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ECONOMIC SECTORS IN COLOMBIA

Trinidad Buelvas Heredia

Created on August 13, 2020

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Economic Sectors in Colombia

pRIMARY

sECONDARY

tERTIARY

Primary Sector

The economy in our country is mainly based on the primary sector because of the agricultural and mining activities.

The main activities are

AGRICULTURE:We grow coffee, banana, and flowers. LIVESTOCK: In Colombia, this activity focuses on the breeding of the following species: Cattle, pig cattle, chicken farming FISHING: This activity is very common in the Caribbean, Pacific, and Insular regions MINING: Colombia exports coal, petroleum, gold, and emeralds.

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Secondary Sector

The secondary sector has contributed to the growth of the national economy.

The main activities are

FOOD INDUSTRY:Meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, dairy products, bakery products, and oils. TEXTILE INDUSTRY: It works in Medellín, Bogotá, Cali, Pereira, Barranquilla, and Bucaramanga. It generates about 800.000 jobs. CRAFTS: Made by a variety of indigenous groups throughout the country. They are souvenirs that foreign people buy.

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Tertiary Sector

This sector is formed by all the activities that offer a service to the society.

The main activities are

FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES: It is formed by banks and corporations. The Banco de la República is one the one that controls the issuance of money. TELECOMMUNICATION: Radio, TV, Celular service internet. EDUCATION: Schools and universities. HEALTH: Hospitals and medical centers. TRANSPORTATION: Taxis, buses, planes. TRADE: Market, supermarket, malls, stores. TOURISM: Hotels and travel agencies.

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