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Colombia’s flood economy

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1. Colombia’s agricultural sector is very small.
2. The long rainy season is causing problems for agriculture.
3. The rains should stop soon.
4. Thousands of acres of land are under water.
5. The farmer interviewed has been developing his farming business for a long time.
6. He has lost 30% of his crops.
7. Many of the crops grown in this region are illegal.
8. The region also produces baskets.
9. The biggest impact of the weather has been felt in animal farming.
10. Colombia produces the best cut flowers in the world.
11. 3.5 million farmers have been affected by the heavy rain.
12. There are 32 separate regions on Colombia.