Colombia Flag

Colombia flag
Colombia flag

The yellow stripe represents the gold and other natural resources of Colombia, the blue represents the seas and the sky, and the red represents the blood of those who fought for independence. The colours of the flag are also said to be inspired by the colours of the cockade of the United Provinces of New Granada, which were red, blue, and yellow.

The flag was officially adopted on 26 November 1861, but had been used unofficially since 20 July 1810, the date of the Declaration of Independence.

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Country information

Colombia is a country located in South America, bordered by Panama to the northwest, Venezuela and Brazil to the east, and Peru and Ecuador to the south. It is the fourth largest country in South America and is home to over 50 million people, making it the 29th most populous country in the world.

Colombia has a diverse and multicultural society, with people of Indigenous, African, and European descent living in the country. The official language is Spanish, and the country has a predominantly Roman Catholic population.

Colombia has a varied and unique landscape, ranging from the Andes mountains to the Amazon rainforest to the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. The country is known for its beautiful beaches, mountains, and forests, and it is a popular tourist destination.

Colombia has a diverse and dynamic economy, with a wide range of industries including agriculture, manufacturing, and oil. It is a major exporter of coffee, flowers, and oil, and it is also home to a growing technology sector.

Colombia has a presidential system of government and is a democratic republic. It is a member of the Union of South American Nations and the Organization of American States, and it has a strong relationship with the United States and other countries in the region.

Colombia has a rich and vibrant culture, with a diverse range of traditional music, dance, and art forms. It is also home to several protected areas, including the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Natural Park, which is home to a variety of plant and animal species.

Independent Yes
Country codes CO, COL (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Republic of Colombia
Official languages Spanish
Religion 87.0% Christianity, 11.1% No religion, 1.9% Other
Capital city Bogotá
Continent South America
Time zone UTC−5 (COT)
Member of United Nations
Union of South American Nations
Organization of American States
Population 52,245,414 (2023)
Population density 46 per Km2 (119 people per mi2)
Urban Population 80.4 % of the population is urban (40,891,996 people in 2020
Migrants (net) 204,796
Median age 31.3 years
Total area The total land area is 1,109,500 Km2 (428,380 sq. miles)
Highest point Pico Cristóbal Colón (5 700 m, 18 701 ft)
Lowest point North Pacific Ocean, Caribbean Sea
GDP per capita $ 6,104 (World Bank, 2021)
Currency Colombian peso ($, COP)
Calling code +57
Internet TLD .co (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page Colombia Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in Colombia

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Bogota 7,674,366
2 Cali 2,392,877
3 Medellin 1,999,979
4 Barranquilla 1,380,425
5 Cartagena 952,024
6 Cucuta 721,398
7 Bucaramanga 571,820
8 Pereira 440,118
9 Santa Marta 431,781
10 Ibague 421,685
11 Bello 392,939
12 Pasto 382,236
13 Manizales 357,814
14 Neiva 352,855
15 Soledad 342,556
16 Villavicencio 321,717
17 Armenia 315,328
18 Soacha 313,945
19 Valledupar 308,237
20 Itaguei 281,853
21 Monteria 272,420
22 Sincelejo 261,187
23 Popayan 258,653
24 Floridablanca 252,267
25 Palmira 247,986
26 Buenaventura 240,387
27 Barrancabermeja 191,403
28 Dosquebradas 179,583
29 Tulua 165,501
30 Envigado 163,007
31 Cartago 134,827
32 Maicao 130,348
33 Florencia 130,337
34 Girardot City 130,289
35 Sogamoso 126,551
36 Guadalajara de Buga 118,004
37 Tunja 117,479
38 Giron 108,466
39 Malambo 101,534
40 Magangue 100,313
41 Facatativa 94,611
42 Riohacha 92,431
43 Duitama 92,040
44 Zipaquira 91,235
45 Fusagasuga 88,820
46 Cienaga 88,311
47 Tumaco 86,713
48 Apartado 86,438
49 Piedecuesta 86,387
50 Montelibano 85,000
51 Ocana 83,511
52 La Dorada 81,950
53 Ipiales 77,729
54 Quibdo 75,104
55 Aguachica 73,360
56 Yumbo 71,436
57 Arauca 69,264
58 Sabanalarga 68,535
59 Chinchina 68,512
60 Caldas 65,565
61 Villa del Rosario 64,951
62 Chia 64,569
63 Rionegro 62,291
64 Calarca 62,170
65 Yopal 61,029
66 Sahagun 59,188
67 Fundacion 59,175
68 Los Patios 58,661
69 San Andres 58,257
70 Caucasia 58,034
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