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Colombia

History

Colombia gained a degree of political autonomy.
Colombia declared independence or statehood, marking a decisive political break.
Colombia achieved the political status recorded for this period.
Gran Colombia appears in Colombia's historical record.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Colombia.
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CapitalBogota
Population53.1M
Area1,141,748 km2
CurrencyColombian peso
Big Mac Index!-10.6%

Short facts

RegionNorthwestern South America
LanguageSpanish
Time zoneCOT (UTC-5)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Cartagena: Walled Caribbean city of colonial palaces, coral-coloured buildings, and beaches.
  • Coffee Region: Lush green mountains where world-renowned Colombian coffee is grown.
  • Amazon & Llanos: Vast lowland ecosystems with exceptional biodiversity including pink river dolphins.

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Planning questions

What is Colombia known for?Cartagena, Coffee Region, Amazon & Llanos.
What is the capital?Bogota.
Which language is useful?Spanish.
When is the national day?20 July.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

Colombia National Day thumbnailColombia National Day20 Jul 2026Medellín Flower Festival thumbnailMedellín Flower Festival31 Jul 2026 - 15 Aug 2026 - Medellin

No future Colombia-linked events are active in the current dataset.

Food & drink

Street food thumbnailStreet foodSignature dishCoffee thumbnailCoffeeLocal drink

Known for

CartagenaCoffee RegionAmazon & LlanosBogotaStreet foodCoffee
Eurovision Song Contest thumbnailMusic & CultureFestivals, concerts and cultural calendars.South America thumbnailAmazon and wild natureRainforest, river systems, wildlife and conservation calendars.