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Colombia

Location
Location Description

Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Panama and Venezuela, and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Ecuador and Panama

Continent
South America
Bordering Countries
Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Venezuela
Independent
Yes
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country is composed of three horizontal bands of yellow, blue and red, with the yellow band twice the height of the other two bands.

Capital
Bogotá
Language
Spanish
Currency
(peso)
Size
440,831 sq mi (1,141,748 sq km) — 27th largest
Total Population
53,057,212 people — 27th largest
Population Density
120 people per sq mi (46.5 people per sq km) — 170th largest
Fun Facts
  • Supplies the most emeralds internationally of any country
  • The birthplace of singer Shakira
  • The birthplace of actress Sofía Vergara

Country Location

Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Panama and Venezuela, and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Ecuador and Panama

Country Flag

The flag of this country is composed of three horizontal bands of yellow, blue and red, with the yellow band twice the height of the other two bands.