Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Panama and Venezuela, and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Ecuador and Panama.
Colombia was one of three countries that emerged after the dissolution of Gran Colombia in 1830 -- the others are Ecuador and Venezuela. A decades-lon ...
Longitude: -72
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Colombia:
3,935.909 km
Terrain:
Flat coastal lowlands, central highlands, high Andes Mountains, eastern lowland plains (Llanos).
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, natural gas, coal, iron ore, nickel, gold, copper, emeralds, hydropower.
Industries:
Textiles, food processing, oil, clothing and footwear, beverages, chemicals, cement; gold, coal, emeralds.
Population: 49,588,357
The majority of people live in the north and west where agricultural opportunities and natural resources are found; the vast grasslands of the llanos to the south and east, which make up approximately 60% of the country, are sparsely populated.
Area: 1,141,748 km2
slightly less than twice the size of Texas
Only South American country with coastlines on both the North Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| spa | Spanish |
Spanish (official) 98.9%, indigenous 1%, Portuguese 0.1%; 65 indigenous languages exist (2023 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| COP | Colombian peso | $ |
Capital City: Bogotá
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 10:41 am (GMT-05:00)
Visiting Colombia
You're in for a treat! Colombia is a fascinating place to explore, especially from December to March. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful landscapes from mountains to coastlines
- Vibrant cities with modern amenities
- High levels of crime in urban areas
- Risk of diseases like Zika and dengue
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- 3.3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Colombian cuisine features rice, beans, and plantains.
- Popular dishes include arepas and bandeja paisa.
- Tropical fruits and fresh juices are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Cartagena's Old Town
- Explore the Coffee Triangle
- See the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
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