Colombia is a country in South America, South America with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Colombia that most people don't know.
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.
Colombia is the world's largest producer of emeralds.
Colombia is the only country in South America with coastlines on both the Pacific and Atlantic.
Colombia is the second most biodiverse country in the world.
Gabriel García Márquez, author of One Hundred Years of Solitude, was Colombian.
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.
Colombia is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
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
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.
The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.
Colombia has a population of approximately 51.5M.
The official language of Colombia is Spanish.
Colombia gained independence in 1810.
Colombia uses the Peso (COP).