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Colombia

Facts and stats about Colombia

Edsel.G

Author: Edsel.G

Colombia, officially recognized as the Republic of Colombia, is a unitary republic in South America. Like many countries in the continent, Colombia fell under the control of the Spaniards for much of its late history. In 1499, the Spaniards made Bogota, the capital of modern day Colombia, the center of a huge territory, the Viceroyalty of New Granada, also known as Gran Colombia. The territory was huge, encompassing the territories of modern-day Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama.

In the 18th century, insurrection against the Spanish rule began in Colombia, as did in other Spanish territories. Independence was won sometime in 1819, but Gran Colombia collapsed along with the elimination of the Spaniards. Venezuela and Ecuador first seceded, and in 1903, Panama established autonomy as well.

Colombia has a diverse population. It is a mix of peoples from Europe, Africa, and even Asia. Of course, native Amerindians are also numerous. Today, the government of Colombia is on the process of fixing internal conflicts led by the rebellion of the FARC. The rebellion has been around for more than 5 decades, and although the rebels lack popular support to actually take control of the country, they do have some power to terrorize local populations. Some progress has been made, and former members of the paramilitary organization are being integrated into the mainstream community. Still, some paramilitary organizations, with and without connections to the FARC, exist, largely fueled by the illegal yet sophisticated global drug trade.

That aside, the country is a highly stable country in terms of its economy and politics. Population centers are generally peaceful, and elections are seen by foreign observers as both fair and transparent.

45.75 million

Population. Ranked 29th in 2013.

$7,751.68

GDP per capita. Ranked 67th in 2012.

Borders

Brazil 1,644 km, Ecuador 590 km, Panama 225 km, Peru 1,800 km, Venezuela 2,050 km
Largest city Bogotá - 1,945,448
Capital city Bogotá - 1,945,448
Major language Spanish
Major religion Christianity
Monetary unit Colombian peso
Alternative names Colombia, Republica de Colombia, Republic of Colombia, columbia
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Interesting observations about Colombia

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Colombia, officially recognized as the Republic of Colombia, is a unitary republic in South America. Like many countries in the continent, Colombia fell under the control of the Spaniards for much of its late history. In 1499, the Spaniards made Bogota, the capital of modern day Colombia, the center of a huge territory, the Viceroyalty of New Granada, also known as Gran Colombia. The territory was huge, encompassing the territories of modern-day Venezuela, Ecuador, and Panama.

In the 18th century, insurrection against the Spanish rule began in Colombia, as did in other Spanish territories. Independence was won sometime in 1819, but Gran Colombia collapsed along with the elimination of the Spaniards. Venezuela and Ecuador first seceded, and in 1903, Panama established autonomy as well.

Colombia has a diverse population. It is a mix of peoples from Europe, Africa, and even Asia. Of course, native Amerindians are also numerous. Today, the government of Colombia is on the process of fixing internal conflicts led by the rebellion of the FARC. The rebellion has been around for more than 5 decades, and although the rebels lack popular support to actually take control of the country, they do have some power to terrorize local populations. Some progress has been made, and former members of the paramilitary organization are being integrated into the mainstream community. Still, some paramilitary organizations, with and without connections to the FARC, exist, largely fueled by the illegal yet sophisticated global drug trade.

That aside, the country is a highly stable country in terms of its economy and politics. Population centers are generally peaceful, and elections are seen by foreign observers as both fair and transparent.

Posted on 06 Apr 2014

Edsel.G

Edsel.G

247 Stat enthusiast

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Please note your population of Bogota is listed at 1,900,000. in reality it is 7,000,000

Posted on 26 Aug 2009

Guillermo Ferreira

Guillermo Ferreira

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Population Census 2005 final number:
42.888.592 (Source: DANE, official statistic)
Please see:
http://www.dane.gov.co/censo/

Posted on 19 Apr 2009

Javier Forero

Javier Forero

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The total population at Bogota is 6'840.116 (Census 2005) and 7'259.597 (estimated 2009).
Definitely not is 1'945.448 that It is just the number of homes...

Posted on 19 Apr 2009

Javier Forero

Javier Forero

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