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South America
Republic of Colombia
🗺️ Bogotá, Colombia
Capital city
📍 4.7110°, -74.0721°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalBogotá
TimezoneUTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population49.8M
Governmentpresidential republic
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsType A, B (110V)
Internet Code.co
Internet Users77%
GDP per Capita$18,500
🌍 Geography
LocationNorthern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Panama and Venezuela, and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Ecuador and Panama
Size Comparisonslightly less than twice the size of Texas
Climatetropical along coast and eastern plains; cooler in highlands
Terrainflat coastal lowlands, central highlands, high Andes Mountains, eastern lowland plains (Llanos)
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsMestizo and White 87.6%, Afro-Colombian (includes Mulatto, Raizal, and Palenquero) 6.8%, Indigenous 4.3%, unspecified 1.4% (2018 est.)
ReligionsRoman Catholic 63.6%, Protestant 17.2% (Evangelical 16.7%, Adventist 0.3%, other Protestant 0.2%), Jehovah's Witness 0.6%, Church of Jesus Christ 0.1%...
Median Age33.1 years
Life Expectancy74.9 years
National HolidayIndependence Day, 20 July (1810)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
A light kiss on the right cheek for women, handshake for men. Colombians are warm and often stand close during conversation.
Dining
Lunch is the main meal. Coffee culture is huge - Colombia produces some of the world's best. Tipping 10% is customary.
Key Phrases
Hello: HolaThank you: GraciasPlease: Por favorHow are you?: ¿Qué más?Very cool!: ¡Qué chimba!
Destinations in Colombia
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook