What is the capital of Colombia?

The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.

What continent is Colombia in?

Colombia is in South America, specifically the South America subregion.

What is the population of Colombia?

Colombia has a population of roughly 49,648,685 people, across a land area of 1,141,748 km².

What language is spoken in Colombia?

The main language of Colombia is Spanish.

Which countries border Colombia?

Colombia shares a land border with 5 countries: Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela.

Colombia

Republic of Colombia

Colombia is a country in South America, South America. Its capital is Bogotá, home to roughly 49,648,685 people across 1,141,748 km² of land.

Where is Colombia?

Colombia is in South America, South America, bordering Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Venezuela. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital: Bogotá
Continent: South America
Subregion: South America
Population: 49,648,685
Land area: 1,141,748 km²
ISO codes: CO / COL
Languages: Spanish
Coastline: Has a coastline
Currency: Colombian peso (COP)
Calling code: +57
Internet domain: .co

How Colombia compares

Colombia ranks 29th of 194 countries on this site by population and 25th by land area — roughly 0.7% of their combined population. In South America it ranks 2nd of 12 by population and 4th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 5 other countries.

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Flag of Colombia: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Colombia flag breaks down as 50% yellow, 25% blue and 25% red.

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Did you know?

Cartagena's walled old city glows with colonial balconies, bougainvillea, and Caribbean heat.
The Caño Cristales river blooms with red aquatic plants in a brief seasonal spectacle nicknamed the 'liquid rainbow.'
Coffee grows in the steep Zona Cafetera, where farmers harvest beans on Andean slopes.
Gabriel García Márquez set magical-realist novels in towns inspired by Colombia's Caribbean coast.
Tayrona National Park pairs jungle trails with beaches where the Sierra Nevada meets the sea.

Bordering countries

Colombia: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Colombia?: The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.
What continent is Colombia in?: Colombia is in South America, specifically the South America subregion.
What is the population of Colombia?: Colombia has a population of roughly 49,648,685 people, across a land area of 1,141,748 km².
What language is spoken in Colombia?: The main language of Colombia is Spanish.
Which countries border Colombia?: Colombia shares a land border with 5 countries: Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela.

Practice with geography games

Studying Colombia is easier when you put facts into practice. Try these free games to reinforce flags, capitals, and comparative geography.

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