Hello. O actually have a friend visiting Colombia right now and would love to learn more about it. Can you help me? 
 Hi! Glad to help! Would you like to know about etymology in Colombia? 
 Yes actually I would love to thanks. 
 Great! The name was later adopted by the Republic of Colombia of 1819 an the in 1863, the name was changed again this time to United States of Colombia before finally adopting its present name the Republic of Colombia in 1886. 
 Very interesting. Have never heard that it was called United States of Colombia. Anything else interesting related to its name. 
 The Colombian government uses the terms Colombia and Republica de Colombia. 
 Well that makes sense I guess, assuming the speak Spanish. What can you tell me about their economy? 
 Principal trading partners are the United States, China, the European Union and some Latin American countries.Recent economic growth has led to an increase of millionaires in a considerable amount including new entrepreneurs. Colombians have a net worth exceeding $1 Billion. 
 Sounds better then I thought. Is there any negative effects to the economy? 
 In the past the republic was unstable causing the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 but in recent years growth has been impressive reaching 6.9% in 2007 which has been one of the highest rates of growth in Latin Amercia. 
 Oh wow good for them! thank you so much for the information. You have been a great help. 
 It has been a pleasure. Take care!
Colombia