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Colombia Travel GuideINTRODUCTION Composed of savannas, rainforests, and rivers, Colombia is a natural beauty that attracts thousands of tourists each year. From deserts to snowy landscapes, this country has every single climate available. Main cities include: HISTORY Colombia's history has been marked by the tragedy of a four decades war between the State and guerrilla groups (FARC and ELN), as well as paramilitarists. The country's past goes well beyond this conflict, but, sadly, this is what Colombia is most known for. However, since Alvaro Uribe, the current president of Colombia, has been in office, national security and the confrontation of these groups have been successful achievements. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Capital: Bogota Climate: Colombia has a tropical climate and is quite hot. If you can't stand humidity head for the hills--they're definitely much cooler. Currency: Peso - Currently 1 COP = 0.0004 USD Languages: Spanish and some English. Power: 110 V, 60 Hz Time Zone: UTC-5 ATTRACTIONS Whether it's the north coast, central, or southern regions, there are hundreds of choices available for every type of tourist. RESTAURANTS Colombia is recognized for the variety of its cuisine. Because of the variety of international influences, almost every type of food can be found in the country. 
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