Colombia 🇨🇴
Colombia 🇨🇴: capital Bogotá, population 52 million, located in South America. Currency: Colombian Peso (COP$). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Bogotá
- Population: 52 million
- Continent: South America
- Language: Spanish
- Currency: Colombian Peso (COP$)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Colombia
- Area: 1,141,748 km² (440,831 sq mi)
- Region: South America
- Has a coastline
- People: Colombian
- Internet domain: .co
Fun Facts About Colombia
- The world's largest producer of emeralds.
- Has coastlines on two different oceans.
- Named after the explorer Christopher Columbus.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colombia known for?
Colombia is known for several things — The world's largest producer of emeralds; Has coastlines on two different oceans; Named after the explorer Christopher Columbus.
How big is Colombia?
Colombia covers about 1,141,748 square kilometers (440,831 square miles), in the South America region.
Is Colombia landlocked?
No. Colombia has a coastline and shares land borders with 5 neighboring countries.
What are people from Colombia called?
People from Colombia are called Colombian.
What is the capital of Colombia?
The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.
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