Colombia
Capital
Bogotá
Population
~51.5 million
Currency
Colombian Peso (COP)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Spanish
- Religion
- Christianity (Catholic)
- Climate
- Tropical; varied with altitude
Culture & History
Known for: coffee, emeralds, Gabriel García Márquez, and diverse landscapes
Also famous for: Medellín, salsa music, and carnivals
Food: Bandeja Paisa (platter with meat, beans, rice)
Brief History
Spanish colony; gained independence in 1819; experienced long periods of internal conflict; known for coffee and emeralds