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Country in South America

Colombia

Colombia bridges Central and South America, offering Caribbean beaches, Andean highlands, Amazon rainforest, and a renaissance story of culture, coffee, and biodiversity.

CapitalBogota
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyColombian peso
Population53.1M

Key Facts

CapitalBogota
RegionNorthwestern South America
GovernmentUnitary presidential constitutional republic
Independence1810
Area1,141,748 km2
Population density46/km2
Time zoneCOT (UTC-5)
Calling code+57
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.758
Safety index
36.0
Internet access
73%
Life expectancy
77.1

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Pico Cristóbal Colón5,775 m
Pico Simón Bolívar5,775 m
Ritacuba Blanco5,380 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity90%
  • No religion6%
  • Other3%
  • Indigenous faiths1%

Why Visit

CartagenaWalled Caribbean city of colonial palaces, coral-coloured buildings, and beaches.
Coffee RegionLush green mountains where world-renowned Colombian coffee is grown.
Amazon & LlanosVast lowland ecosystems with exceptional biodiversity including pink river dolphins.
MedellínTransformed city of innovation, eternal spring climate, and vibrant street art.
Lost CityAncient pre-Columbian settlement deep in the Sierra Nevada, older than Machu Picchu.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Bogotá
7.7M
Medellín
2.6M
Cali
2.2M

Climate Overview

15CJan avg.
15CJul avg.
1,100 mmYearly rainfall
Tropical (varying by altitude)Climate

Other Quick Info

CurrencyColombian peso
Official languageSpanish
National day20 July
Electricity110V, Type A/B