Streissguth, Thomas, 1958-

Colombia in pictures / Tom Streissguth. - Minneapolis, MN : Lerner, c2004. - 80 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 27 cm. - Visual geography series. . - Visual geography series (Minneapolis, Minn.) .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 74-77) and index.

The land: the Andean highlands, the llanos, rivers, climate, flora and fauna, natural resources, environmental issues, cities -- History and government: indigenous civilizations, European contact, the audiencia, tensions in the colony, the fight for independence, new constitutions, civil strife and la violencia, guerrilla movements, government -- The people: a mixed, growing population, education, health and welfare, religion -- Cultural life: art and architecture, music, literature, sports, holidays, food -- The economy: services, agriculture and forestry, manufacturing, mining and energy, foreign trade, the future.

Text and illustrations present detailed information on the geography, history and government, economy, people, cultural life and society of traditional and modern Columbia.

ISBN: 0822509334 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2003015414

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Colombia.
Colombia--Pictorial works.
Colombia--Description and travel.
Colombia--Economic conditions.
Colombia--Social life and customs.
Colombia--History.
Colombia.

LC Class. No.: F2258 / .S85 2004

Dewey Class. No.: 986.1