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🇨🇴 Colombia Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Colombia is a country in South America, South America. It covers a total area of 1,141,748 km² and has a coastline of 3,208 km. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
South America
geographical region
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Region
South America
sub-region
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Total Area
1,141,748 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
45/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
3,208 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC−5
UTC offset
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Independence
1810
established
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Climate
Tropical, varies by altitude
general type

Location and Position

Colombia is situated in South America, within the broader continent of South America. The country has a coastline of 3,208 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Colombia covers a total area of 1,141,748 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 51.5M across this area, the population density is 45/km². The capital city is Bogotá.

Climate

The climate of Colombia is tropical, varies by altitude. The best time to visit is generally December–March, July–August, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Colombia

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Panama
Panama City
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Venezuela
Caracas
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Brazil
Brasília
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Peru
Lima
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Ecuador
Quito

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Colombia located?

Colombia is located in South America, South America. The capital city is Bogotá.

How large is Colombia?

Colombia has a total area of 1,141,748 km² with a population density of 45/km².

What countries border Colombia?

Colombia shares land borders with: Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador.

What is the climate of Colombia?

The climate of Colombia is Tropical, varies by altitude. The best time to visit is December–March, July–August.

What timezone is Colombia in?

Colombia observes UTC−5 timezone.

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