Colombian economy grew at fastest rate in four years during third quarter

摘要

Colombia's economy grew at its fastest rate in four years during the third quarter, with GDP expanding 7.7 percent. The showing was well above economists' expectations. Growth in the mining sector, which includes oil, coal and gold, increased 18.4 percent over the same quarter in 2010. The country is experiencing a construction boom as damage to buildings, bridges and highways from last year's La Nina weather system are being repaired.