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Colombia

Colombia bridges Central and South America, home to Caribbean beaches, Andean highlands, and Amazon rainforest, with a culture blending Indigenous, Spanish, and African influences.

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Capital: Bogotá

Population: ~52 million

Government Type: Unitary presidential republic

GDP: ~$364 billion

Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)

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Sources: Wikidata, World Bank Open Data · Last reviewed by editorial team.

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