Colombia in Pictures |
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| Author:
| Streissguth, Tom |
| Series title: | Visual Geography Series, Second Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8225-0933-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2004 |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $20.95USD $31.93 |
Book Description:
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Located in the northwest corner of South America, Colombia is a nation of many natural resources.However, high unemployment, widespread poverty, government corruption, a history of illegal drug distribution and growth, and long running guerrilla warfare has lead to an unstable government.American involvement has further upset the delicate balance between the Colombian government and its citizens. Colombia's potential to become an economic leader in South America is prevented by its...
More DescriptionLocated in the northwest corner of South America, Colombia is a nation of many natural resources.However, high unemployment, widespread poverty, government corruption, a history of illegal drug distribution and growth, and long running guerrilla warfare has lead to an unstable government.American involvement has further upset the delicate balance between the Colombian government and its citizens. Colombia's potential to become an economic leader in South America is prevented by its lack of stability.