Welcome to Colombia 🇨🇴 — a remarkable destination in South America. Its official name is Republic of Colombia, and today around 52.9 million people call this American nation home, spread across roughly 1,141,748 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Colombia: key statistics, an introduction to Bogotá, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Americas.
Geography of Colombia
Colombia lies in South America, in the Americas region of the world. Measuring roughly 1,141,748 square kilometres, it ranks 27th in the world by total area.
Colombia has a coastline as well as land borders with Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Bogotá serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Colombia has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Colombia is home to approximately 52.9 million residents — the 28th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Colombians.
The main language spoken here is Spanish. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Colombia rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Colombian peso (COP, symbol $). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Colombia is +57. Websites from the country typically use the .co internet domain.
If Colombia came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Bogotá) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Colombia shares borders with 5 countries:
Fun facts about Colombia
- Colombia's flag emoji is 🇨🇴 — its two-letter country code is CO and its three-letter code is COL.
- Colombia covers 1,141,748 km², ranking 27th in the world by area.
- With about 52.9 million people, Colombia holds the 28th spot in the world population ranking.
- Colombia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Colombia shares borders with 5 countries.
Colombia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Colombia?
- The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.
- What is the population of Colombia?
- Colombia has a population of approximately 52,886,363 people, ranking 28th in the world.
- Where is Colombia located?
- Colombia is located in South America, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Colombia?
- The main language spoken in Colombia is Spanish.
- What currency is used in Colombia?
- Colombia uses the Colombian peso (COP).
