Colombia is a country in South America, South America. Its capital is Bogotá, with a population of approximately 51.5M and a total area of 1,141,748 km². The official language is Spanish and the currency is the Peso (COP).
Colombia covers an area of 1,141,748 km² with a population density of 45/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $343B ($6,650 per capita) and gained independence in 1810. It has a coastline of 3,208 km.
Colombia produces 90% of the world's emeralds and is the only South American country with coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
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A UNESCO walled Caribbean city with colorful colonial buildings and horse carriages
A UNESCO cultural landscape of lush green coffee farms and traditional towns
'The River of Five Colours' — considered the world's most beautiful river
A 'Lost City' older than Machu Picchu, reached by a 4-day jungle trek
The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.
The official language(s) of Colombia are Spanish.
The population of Colombia is approximately 51.5M.
Colombia uses the Peso (COP).
Colombia is located in South America, in the South America region.
Colombia has a GDP of $343B, with a GDP per capita of $6,650.
The best time to visit Colombia is December–March, July–August. The climate is Tropical, varies by altitude.
Visa-free for most Western nationalities
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