Historical Dictionary of Colombia

by Harvey F. Kline

Colombia is the fourth largest country in South America and one of the continent's most populous nations. It has substantial oil reserves and is a major producer of gold, silver, emeralds, platinum, and coal, along with a significant number of natural resources. Colombia has also been ravaged by a decades-long violent conflict involving outlawed armed groups, drug cartels, and gross violations of human rights. Recently the country has made some progress...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810878135
• ISBN13: 9780810878136
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Scarecrow Press
• Length: 590 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 6.1" x 9.1"