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A Brief Description

Colombia's history began well over 13,000 years ago, as evidence of human occupation dates to that era.

Over time many Andean and Caribbean cultures inhabited the area, including the Tayrona, Sinú, Muisca, Quimbaya, Tolima, Calima, Tierradentro, San Agustín, Nariño and Tumaco peoples.

The Spanish arrived along the coastal areas of Colombia in the early 1500s and the country became Spain's chief source of gold; Cartagena and Bogota were founded by mid-century.

Spain eventually increased taxation of the colonists to fund their home-front war expenses, and the subsequent anger and uprising that occurred were the seeds of the revolution to come.

In 1819, Simon Bolivar (a national hero) and his armies defeated the Spanish, and the independent Republic of Gran was formed; it included Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela.

By the early 20th century, all of the original partners had withdrawn from the association, and in 1905, Colombia was finally on its own.

Since then it has survived a hurricane of political assassinations, internal governmental conflicts, guerrilla activities and drug wars. After all of that it remains one of the most attractive and mysterious countries on the South American continent.

Political and internal unrest, has for the most part, limited tourism to the Caribbean coastal resorts and towns, with special emphasis on Cartagena. International business travel is commonplace (to and from) the country's major cities.

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Facts and Figures

Name Colombia

(long form) Republic of Colombia

Population 42,954,279

Population & Density (all countries) here

Capital City Bogota (6.1 million)

Currency Colombian Peso (COP)

Currency Converter here

Languages Spanish

Flag here

National Day July 20

Religions Catholic (90%), others

Geographic Coordinates

Latitude/Longitude (Capital City)

04º 38' N, 74º 05' W

Relative Location Colombia is positioned in the northern, southern and western hemispheres. It's located on the northwestern corner of South America, and bordered by Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Central America and the country of Panama, and by the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.

Land Statistics

Coastline 1,993 miles (3,208 km)

Land Areas

(land) 401,044 sq miles (1,038,700 sq km)

(water) 38,691 sq miles (100,210 sq km)

(TOTAL) 439,735 sq miles (1,138,910 sq km)

Land Area (all countries) here

Landforms Fronted by the Caribbean and Pacific lowlands, as well as the eastern Amazon lowlands that extend to its borders with Brazil and Venezuela, the western third of Colombia is crossed by three rugged parallel ranges of the Andes Mountains, namely the Eastern, Central, and Western Cordilleras.

Many rivers rise in the upper elevations of the Andes, and the most significant include the Cauca, Magdalena and Putumayo. The Cauca and Magdalena (which flow northward) separate the three principal Andean mountain ranges, eventually merging and then ending in the Caribbean Sea.

Highest Pt. Cristobal Colon - 18,947 ft. (5,775 m)

Lowest Pt. Pacific Ocean - 0 ft. (0 m)

Land Divisions 32 departments and 1 capital district: departments include; Amazonas, Antioquia, Arauca, Atlantico, Bolivar, Boyaca, Caldas, Caqueta, Casanare, Cauca, Cesar, Choco, Cordoba, Cundinamarca, Guainia, Guaviare, Huila, La Guajira, Magdalena, Meta, Narino, Norte de Santander, Putumayo, Quindio, Risaralda, San Andres y Providencia, Santander, Sucre, Tolima, Valle del Cauca, Vaupes and Vichada; the capital district is Capital de Bogota.

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Time and Weather

Climate The climate in Colombia has striking variations - which is quite typical of countries with a wide variety of elevations.

In general terms, weather conditions are hot and humid along the coastal areas, and below (1,000 m) in elevation; somewhat mild (1,000 - 2,000 m), and quite cold (2,000 meters, and above). The hottest months are March and April; coldest months are July and August.

As an elevation example, Bogota is over (2,500 m) in elevation, and average summer high temperatures approach 78° F, while in the lower eastern elevations, summer high temperatures soar into the high 90s.

Precipitation is generally moderate to heavy, with highest levels in the Pacific lowlands and in parts of northeastern Colombia. Most rainfall occurs from (March - May) and from (September - November).

Traveler Info

Attractions The U.S. Department of State and other western governments warns their citizens of the dangers of travel to Colombia. Violence by narcoterrorist groups and other criminal elements continues to affect all parts of the country, urban and rural, including border areas. Citizens of the United States and other countries continue to be victims of threats, kidnappings, and other criminal acts.

On the positive side, violence in recent years has decreased markedly in most urban areas, including Bogotá, Medellin, Barranquilla, and Cartagena, however, the level violence in Cali and its surrounding areas remains high, largely as a result of the illicit drug trade. Many rural portions of Colombia also remain extremely dangerous due to the presence of narcoterrorists and Colombian government operations against them.

That aside, from its tropical coastlines to the mountain vistas, Colombia is one of the most stunningly beautiful countries on the planet. Major points-of-interest include its Caribbean coastline, one replete with white sand beaches and historic Spanish cities, such as Cartagena and Santa Marta; tours of the Amazon Basin region in the east; the colonial buildings and history at Popayan, and many eco-tour options and interesting national parks.

Country Dialing Code 57

Electricity Colombia uses 110 volts AC (60 Hz)

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Travel Warnings here

Visa Information here

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