Colombia
Colombia
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Types of trips: Cultural, Educational, Geographical, Adventure, Exploration
Best known for: Coffee, Emeralds, Diverse Ethnicities/Culture/Nature
Why Go?: Colombia has pretty much everything South America has to offer - from mountain ranges and Caribbean beaches to the Amazon jungle and ancient ruins, this vibrant and multicultural country will educate groups of all shapes and sizes in many areas.
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Population: 48,000,000
Capital: Botoga
Language(s): Spanish
Ties to the UK?: Good relationship, popular travel destination
Landscape: Varied terrain, including the Andes mountain range, Pacific and Caribbean coastal regions, low grassy plans and rainforest.
Climate/Seasons: Generally, May - November is the wettest time of year with flooding sometimes occurring in October and November.
When to Go: The best time to visit is from December to February when the weather is sunny and warm pretty much throughout the country!
Reasons to Visit: Biodiversity, cultural experiences, scenery
How to Get There: There are many international airports in Colombia you can fly to - air travel is definitely the best way to get there from the UK!
Places to Go: Gold Museum, El Coq, Museo Botero, Barefoot Park
Famous People: Juan Manuel Santos, Sofia Vergara, Fernando Gonzalez Ochoa, Shakira, Juanes
Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Monserrate, Lake Guatavita, Rosario Islands
History: Very diverse, with Spanish colonisation, immigrants from Europe and the Middle East and the native population all influencing the country heavily
Architecture: Bolivar Square, Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira
Culture: Many strong Latin American cultural elements, with other influences from Europe, Africa, Native America and the Middle East
Sport: Tejo, Football, Roller Skating, Baseball, Boxing, Weightlifting
Events: Blacks and Whites Carnival, Manizales Carnival, Ibero-American Theatre Festival
Watch Out For: There are some areas it is advised people do not travel to due to some local unrest - always check the current status of an area before your journey
Medical Issues: Some vaccines and boosters are recommended for visits to Colombia - check here for a good general overview, but always talk to a doctor.
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British schoolgirl assaulted on school trip to Iceland
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A viral video shows a black girl being assaulted by a white woman in a corridor.
Police in Iceland are investigating after a British schoolgirl was slapped and chased by a tour guide in a hotel corridor.
The schoolgirl, 13, who attended Harris Girls’ Academy, was assaulted whilst on a school trip to Iceland to see the Northern Lights. The incident occurred at Hotel Örk, Hveragerdi on 13th October.