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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.
Bolívar's victory at Boyacá led to the creation of Gran Colombia.
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

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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Bogota thumbnailBogotaCityMedellin thumbnailMedellinCity

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

Medellin Flower Festival thumbnailMedellin Flower FestivalAug 2026 · Colombia

Use Bogota as the first planning anchor for Colombia, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

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.