| Latitude and Longitude |
3º 00' N, 73º 00' W |
| Area |
1139000 km2 |
| Capital |
Bogota |
| Time Zone |
UTC-5 |
| Official Name |
Republic of Colombia |
| Currency |
Colombian Peso (COP) |
| Government |
Presidential Republic |
| Legislature |
Bicameral |
| Population |
45013672 |
| Independence Date |
07/20/10 |
| International Dialing Code |
57 |
| ISO Code alpha-3 |
CO |
| ISO Code alpha-2 |
COL |
| GDP per Capita (PPP) |
$7,400.00 |
| Climate Type |
Tropical and Temperate |
| Major Language(s) |
Embera, Paez, Romani, Spanish (official), Wayuu |
| Major Ethnic Groups |
Black, Mestizo, mixed Black-Amerindian, Mulatto, White |
| Major Religious Groups |
Christian (Roman Catholic) |
| Administrative Divisions |
32 Departments (departamentos) and 1 Capital District (distrito capital) |
| Neighbouring Countries |
Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Venezuela |
| Major Industries |
Agriculture, Mining, Metallurgy, Textile, Food Processing and Beverages, Chemical, Iron and steel, Timber products, Machinery, Electrical equipment, Construction and construction material |
| Natural Resources |
Coal, Copper, Emeralds, Gold, Iron ore, Natural Gas, Nickel, Petroleum, Hydelpower |
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