Famous People From Colombia

Colombia is a famous country. Bogota is the capital of this beautiful country, and the population of it is around 43 million. The official language of the people in this part of the world is Spanish. The majority of the people here consider themselves to be Roman Catholics. The church has as usual always been a major source of influence in the life of Colombians, and this relates to marriage as well as personal affairs. In the social stage, the family takes centre stage, and it acts as a great source of support as well as courage.

  • Pablo Escobar
    “The king of cocaine” and one of the wealthiest criminals in history, Pablo Escobar was a drug lord and also a “Robin Hood”. There are hundreds of people who visit his grave each year. He was the head of the Medellín Cart...

  • Luis Carlos Sarmiento Success Story
    Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo is the richest man in Colombia. He is the President of Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores, SA and also the majority shareholder.He has Bachelor of Science degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Miami, and an MBA from the Cor...

  • Jaime Gilinski Success Story
    Jaime Gilinski Bacal is one of the most notable bankers, real estate developers and philanthropists in Colombia. He is a multi-talented personality who had tried hands in a variety of businesses and development projects. With his efforts and contributions, he helped Colombia b...
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    Carlos Ardila Lulle Success Story
    Carlos Ardila Lulle is a Colombian businessman who has more than 80 ownerships under his name. Starting his career with the non-alcoholic beverage industry, he had expanded his business in varied fields of Colombia, including media, communications, entertainment and textiles. ...
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    Sofia Vergara Success Story
    Childhood Known to many as the beautiful Gloria Delgado Pritchett from the popular TV show Modern Family on ABC series, Sofia Vergara is an exceptionally talented and successful actress. She was born in Barranquilla, Colombia and had come a long way. ...
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    Shakira Success Story
    Childhood Born in 1977 in Barranquilla, a Colombian port city, Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoli was an only child. Born to parents Nidia Ripoli and William Mebarak Chadid in the then-struggling country of Colombia, Shakira spent her childhood engrossed in the world of...

It is still common for children to remain at home before they marry and the elderly tend to be reserved because of their experience as well as age. The society in the country is a hierarchical one and people earn respect because of their age as well as position. With this also there is a sense of responsibility and Colombians expect them to take all the decisions in their family.

This country has a lot of people who have contributed much to various fields such as Art, Literature, Music, Sports and technology. The famous pop-singer Shakira is a name on which the country feel pride. She has won lot of awards for her melodious music and got huge fame for her albums.

It is imperative for men to shake hands before and after the meeting. The men need to wait for the women to extend their hand. Eye contact is viewed in a positive manner, and you should engage in some form of small talk before you start the actual conversation. In terms of food habits, all food is eaten in utensils with a spoon and a fork. At no point, one should use toothpick in their table, and it is a polite gesture to eat everything that is being served at the table. Avoid confrontations at all cost during your interactions.