Fun facts about Bucaramanga
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Bucaramanga was founded on 22 December 1622.
Bucaramanga
Colombia
Bucaramanga is the capital and largest city of the department of Santander, Colombia. Bucaramanga has the fifth-largest economy by GDP in Colombia, has the lowest unemployment rate and is the ninth most populous city in the country, with a population of 613,400.
From the “History” section
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Bucaramanga's climate is classified as a tropical rainforest climate, though it is a noticeably cool version.
Bucaramanga
Colombia
Bucaramanga is the capital and largest city of the department of Santander, Colombia. Bucaramanga has the fifth-largest economy by GDP in Colombia, has the lowest unemployment rate and is the ninth most populous city in the country, with a population of 613,400.
From the “Climate” section
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The municipal flag of Bucaramanga features a blue disk with a white star in the center.
Bucaramanga
Colombia
Bucaramanga is the capital and largest city of the department of Santander, Colombia. Bucaramanga has the fifth-largest economy by GDP in Colombia, has the lowest unemployment rate and is the ninth most populous city in the country, with a population of 613,400.
From the “Municipal flag” section
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The International Exhibition of Children's Fashion in Bucaramanga is the only exhibition specialized in children's clothing in Latin America.
Bucaramanga
Colombia
Bucaramanga is the capital and largest city of the department of Santander, Colombia. Bucaramanga has the fifth-largest economy by GDP in Colombia, has the lowest unemployment rate and is the ninth most populous city in the country, with a population of 613,400.
From the “Economy” section
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Bucaramanga is known for its exotic food specialty, 'hormigas culonas' or 'big-butt ants', which are high in protein.
Bucaramanga
Colombia
Bucaramanga is the capital and largest city of the department of Santander, Colombia. Bucaramanga has the fifth-largest economy by GDP in Colombia, has the lowest unemployment rate and is the ninth most populous city in the country, with a population of 613,400.
From the “Culture” section
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