In the mountainous northern region of the Andes lies a nation that has been at the forefront of major changes in South America. This nation was one of the first in South America to break away from Spaniard domination. This nation then had decades of major wars, political deliberation and cultural development. This nation has produced global superstars in music, sport and more. Despite that the most famous drug lord in the world dominated this nation in the 80s and 90s. This is Colombia.