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Colombia — Country Facts & Profile

South America, Americas

Spanish

Where is Colombia? It lies in South America, part of South America. The country covers 1,141,748 km², hosts 53,057,212 people, and is governed from Bogotá. The official language is Spanish. The national currency is the Colombian peso ($ COP). It ranks #27 in the world by population and #27 by land area.

Data Overview

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Bogotá
Capital
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53,057,212
Population
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1,141,748 km²
Area (km²)
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440,831 mi²
Area (sq mi)
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46 / km²
Population Density
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$ COP
Currency
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+57
Dial Code
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.co
TLD
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South America
Continent

Geographic Facts

Colombia is located in South America at coordinates 4.00°N, 72.00°W. It shares borders with 5 countries. Total land area: 1,141,748 km² (440,831 mi²). Population density: 46 people per km². The highest point is Pico Cristóbal Colón at 5,775 m.

ContinentSouth America
Coordinates4.00°N, 72.00°W
🏔️ Highest PointPico Cristóbal Colón
5,775 m
🏞️ Longest RiverAmazon
6,400 km
TimezonesUTC-05:00

Travel Indicators

Key indicators for visiting or living in Colombia.

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89 Mbps
Avg Internet Speed
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25 / 100
Safety Index

GDP & Economy

Colombia has a GDP per capita of $7,919, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$7,919
GNI per Capita$7,040
Avg. Internet Speed89 Mbps

How Safe Is It?

Colombia has a safety index of 25 out of 100 based on crime and safety data. Higher scores indicate safer conditions.

Safety Index25 / 100

Higher score = safer. Based on crime index data.

Biodiversity & Parks

Colombia has 71 zoos and 20 botanical gardens.

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71
Zoos
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20
Botanical Gardens

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Hospitals & Stadia

Notable infrastructure highlights in Colombia, including Estadio Atanasio Girardot with a capacity of 44,826 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumEstadio Atanasio Girardot
44,826 seats
🏥 Notable HospitalClínica El Bosque

Where People Live in Colombia

How the Country Is Divided

Bogota D.C.

2 cities · 8,654,280 people

Largest: Bogotá

Antioquia

83 cities · 4,760,749 people

Largest: Medellín

Valle del Cauca Department

36 cities · 4,488,529 people

Largest: Cali

Atlántico

22 cities · 2,201,888 people

Largest: Barranquilla

Cundinamarca

42 cities · 2,127,810 people

Largest: Soacha

Santander Department

23 cities · 1,668,247 people

Largest: Bucaramanga

Bolívar

38 cities · 1,661,231 people

Largest: Cartagena

Tolima Department

46 cities · 1,254,998 people

Largest: Ibagué

Córdoba

23 cities · 1,174,524 people

Largest: Montería

Norte de Santander Department

14 cities · 1,167,340 people

Largest: Cúcuta

Magdalena Department

23 cities · 1,057,915 people

Largest: Santa Marta

Cesar Department

24 cities · 1,040,986 people

Largest: Valledupar

Nariño

31 cities · 914,460 people

Largest: Pasto

Risaralda Department

12 cities · 901,329 people

Largest: Pereira

Cauca Department

21 cities · 848,608 people

Largest: Popayán

Caldas Department

20 cities · 841,599 people

Largest: Manizales

Huila Department

23 cities · 802,267 people

Largest: Neiva

Sucre Department

17 cities · 637,024 people

Largest: Sincelejo

Boyacá

21 cities · 585,201 people

Largest: Tunja

La Guajira Department

13 cities · 578,499 people

Largest: Riohacha

Meta Department

16 cities · 574,903 people

Largest: Villavicencio

Quindío Department

9 cities · 535,121 people

Largest: Armenia

Casanare Department

9 cities · 323,268 people

Largest: Yopal

Caquetá

9 cities · 268,549 people

Largest: Florencia

Chocó

8 cities · 217,238 people

Largest: Quibdó

Putumayo Department

9 cities · 204,462 people

Largest: Orito

Arauca Department

3 cities · 124,634 people

Largest: Arauca

Guaviare Department

3 cities · 69,162 people

Largest: San José del Guaviare

San Andres y Providencia

1 cities · 58,257 people

Largest: San Andrés

Vichada Department

3 cities · 54,616 people

Largest: Cumaribo

Amazonas Department

1 cities · 48,144 people

Largest: Leticia

Vaupés

1 cities · 29,850 people

Largest: Mitú

Guainía Department

1 cities · 7,298 people

Largest: Inírida

Frequently Asked Questions about Colombia

What is the capital of Colombia?
The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.
What is the population of Colombia?
Colombia has a population of approximately 53,057,212 people.
What continent is Colombia in?
Colombia is located in South America, in the South America subregion.
Where is Colombia located?
Colombia is located in South America, South America, at coordinates 4.0°N, 72.0°W.
What currency does Colombia use?
Colombia uses the Colombian peso ($ COP).
What is the capital and currency of Colombia?
The capital of Colombia is Bogotá and the currency is the Colombian peso (COP).
What language is spoken in Colombia?
The official language of Colombia is Spanish.
What is the area of Colombia?
Colombia covers a total area of 1,141,748 km² (440,831 square miles).
How large is Colombia in square miles?
Colombia has a total area of approximately 440,831 square miles (1,141,748 km²).
What is the population density of Colombia?
Colombia has a population density of approximately 46 people per km².
Is Colombia an independent country?
Yes, Colombia is a fully independent and sovereign country.
How many countries does Colombia border?
Colombia shares land borders with 5 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Colombia?
The GDP per capita of Colombia is approximately $7,919.
Is Colombia safe to visit?
Colombia is considered a region requiring caution, with a safety index of 25 out of 100 based on crime and safety data.
What countries border Colombia?
Colombia shares land borders with: Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Venezuela.
What is the country calling code for Colombia?
The international calling code for Colombia is +57. To call Colombia from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +57 and the local number.
What time zone is Colombia in?
Colombia operates on the UTC-05:00 time zone.
What is the highest point in Colombia?
The highest point in Colombia is Pico Cristóbal Colón at 5,775 m (18,947 ft) above sea level.
What is the GNI per capita of Colombia?
The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Colombia is approximately $7,040 (World Bank data).
How fast is the internet in Colombia?
The average internet speed in Colombia is 89 Mbps, which is considered fast by global standards.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)

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