population: 45,925,397 economy: Free Market Economy relations with the US: diplomatic language: Spanish religion: Christianity, Roman Catholicism, other. Traditions and customs: Holiday foods, Fairs, Frequent family gatherings, dances, Soccer. natural resources: Oil, emeralds, gold, silver, iron, salt, platinum, uranium extraction. government: Unitary presidential republic famous people: Fernando Botero, Shakira, Orlando Cabrera, Fernando Gaitán, Consuelo Hernandez.