Where Is Colombia, South America?

Colombia is a beautiful, yet dangerous country located the northern part of SOuth America. Colombia is the north westernmost country in South America. It is bordered to the south by Ecuador and to the east by Venezuela. The Atlantic Ocean lies to the north and the Pacific Ocean lies to the west of Colombia and it is the fourth largest nation in South America. With its diverse climates, Colombia is the second most populated South American country next to Brazil. However, the Colombian population is not evenly distributed. The majority of the population lives in the mountainous cities around the capital of Bogotá. With this intense congregation of people in one area, the economy of Colombia is poor and unstable.  This paper will attempt to explain why the economy has fluctuated during the last thirty years and give examples of life in Colombia as a result of an ever-changing economy.