Colombia
Perched at South America's northwest corner with coasts on two oceans, Colombia grows some of the world's most prized coffee and is one of the most biodiverse nations on the planet.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS ◢
Three horizontal bands with yellow on top taking up half the flag, then blue and red below. By popular tradition yellow stands for the country's gold and riches, blue for its seas and rivers, and red for the blood shed in the fight for independence.
Colombia FACTS ◢
| Capital | Bogotá |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 52,321,152 |
| Area | 1,141,748 km² |
| Population density | 46 /km² |
| Currency | Colombian peso (COP) COL$ |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Calling code | +57 |
| Internet TLD | .co |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | CO / COL |
DID YOU KNOW? ◢
- It's one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth and home to more bird species than any other nation.
- It's the only South American country with coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
- The Amazon rainforest covers a large part of its south.
- Author Gabriel García Márquez, a Nobel laureate and pioneer of magical realism, was Colombian.
Colombia FAQ ◢
What is the capital of Colombia?
The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.
What is the population of Colombia?
Colombia has a population of about 52,321,152.
What currency does Colombia use?
Colombia uses the Colombian peso (COP).
What languages are spoken in Colombia?
The official language of Colombia is Spanish.
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