Colombia
This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Colombia. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.
- Region
- South America · South America
- Capital
- Bogotá
- Coordinates of the capital
- 4.71° N, 74.07° W
- Area
- 1,141,748 km²
- Official languages
- Spanish
- Currency
- Colombian Peso
- Access to the sea
- Yes
- ISO code
- CO
On the map
This country is located in South America, in the region "South America". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 5 countries: Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Venezuela.
Its capital is Bogotá. Its area is about 1,141,748 km². By area, this country ranks 25 out of 193 in the world and 4 out of 12 in South America. Official language: Spanish. Currency: Colombian Peso.
Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Brasília (Brazil), Quito (Ecuador), Panama City (Panama), Lima (Peru), Caracas (Venezuela).
Neighbouring countries
Frequently asked questions
- Colombia: what is the capital?
- Its capital is Bogotá.
- Colombia: which countries does it border?
- This country shares land borders with 5 countries: Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Venezuela.
- Colombia: what are the official languages?
- Official language: Spanish.
- Colombia: what is the currency?
- Currency: Colombian Peso.
- Colombia: what is the area?
- Its area is about 1,141,748 km². By area, this country ranks 25 out of 193 in the world and 4 out of 12 in South America.
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