GOVERNMENT: Among Latin American nations, Colombia has had a traditionally strong democratic role, and elected civilian governments have only rarely been replaced by military rule. There have been many changes in the constitution since it was created in 1886. At the present time, the president is elected for a period of four years. A president cannot succeed himself, but he can be elected at a later date. Every citizen over the age of eighteen is allowed …showed first 75 words of 1380 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1380 total…contains three horizontal bands of yellow (top, double width), blue, and red. FOOD: Maize, rice, chicken, beans, and meat are basic foods throughout the country. But these foods are prepared in many ways, according to the region. Foods such as carne asada (roast meat), arepas (maize griddle cakes), Mazamorra (boiled maize in milk), and sancoho (a well known stew) are some of the most popular foods. Everywhere fruit is cheap, plentiful, and delicious. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**