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Colombia — silhouette, capital and facts
Colombia is in South America and its capital is Bogotá. With about 51 million people and 1,141,748 km², it ranks 25th in area and 29th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Colombia, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Bogotá
- Continent
- South America
- Population
- about 51 million
- Area
- 1,141,748 km²
- Language
- Spanish
- Currency
- Colombian peso
- Flag colors
- yellow, blue, red
Borders
Colombia shares a land border with 5 countries: Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Panama.
Fun facts about Colombia
- Caño Cristales, in the La Macarena region, turns red, yellow and green at certain times of year.
- Colombia is the homeland of writer Gabriel García Márquez, 1982 Nobel Prize in Literature winner.
- The country has Pacific and Caribbean coasts plus Andes and Amazon regions, giving it enormous biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Colombia?
The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.
Which continent is Colombia in?
Colombia is in South America.
Which countries border Colombia?
Colombia shares a land border with 5 countries: Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Panama.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Colombia?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Colombia is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Colombia?
Caño Cristales, in the La Macarena region, turns red, yellow and green at certain times of year. Colombia is the homeland of writer Gabriel García Márquez, 1982 Nobel Prize in Literature winner. The country has Pacific and Caribbean coasts plus Andes and Amazon regions, giving it enormous biodiversity.
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Countries with a similar silhouette
Going by an automatic comparison of shapes, these outlines are the closest to the outline of Colombia. It is only an approximation.
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- Germany — Berlin, Europe
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