What does Antioquia mean?
Antioch
Antioquia is the Spanish form of Antioch. Antioquia may also refer to: Antioquia Department, Colombia.
Is Antioquia a city in Colombia?
Antioquia has been part of many territorial divisions of former countries created within the present-day territory of Colombia. Prior to adoption of the Colombian Constitution of 1886, Antioquia State had its own sovereign government. Medellín is Antioquia’s capital city, and the second-largest city in the country.
What is Antioquia known for?
It is worth saying that the most beautiful orchids in the world come from Antioquia. Known as “the city of flowers and eternal spring”, Medellín is the second most important city in Colombia….
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Is Antioquia a city or state?
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Department of Antioquia Departamento de Antioquia | |
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| Country | Colombia |
| Region | Andean Region |
| Established | 1826 |
| Capital | Medellín |
Is Medellin safe at night?
While the area is generally safe by day, at night much of it is a haven of street crime, and wandering around El Centro at night is not a good idea if you want to stay safe in Medellin.
What is the poorest city in Colombia?
Its urban area concentrates the poorest population in Bogotá and is known for its rampant levels of violence due to a large activity of gangs, mafia, and at times FARC, the national ex-terrorist group of Colombia….Ciudad Bolívar, Bogotá
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| Country | Colombia |
| City | Bogotá D.C. |
| Neighbourhoods | hide List Madelena |
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What is the capital of Antioquia?
Medellín
Medellín, city, capital of Antioquia departamento, northwestern Colombia. It lies along the Porce River (a tributary of the Cauca) at an elevation of 5,000 feet (1,500 metres) above sea level, in the steep, temperate Aburrá Valley of the Cordillera Central.
Is Antioquia Colombia poor?
While poverty is concentrated in the rural, sparsely populated areas, more than 50% of the population in the Medellin metropolitan area is poor and nearly 60% work in the informal labour market or is under-employed. Similarly, illiteracy rate in Antioquia is 5.1%, but in rural areas 10.6%.
Where do rich Colombians live?
El Poblado is the safest and richest upscale neighborhood located in the south-east of Medellin. This neighborhood is considered the cleanest, most comfortable and most expensive in the city. It is the favorite neighborhood for many foreign tourists and expats as it provides all the comforts of the western lifestyle.
Do they speak English in Medellin?
The other major cities, particularly Bogotá and Medellín, aren´t too slack when it comes to speaking English. Luckily enough, the glitzier, partayier areas of Colombia´s two largest cities also happen to speak the most English.