Colombia Country Information

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Colombia is a country in the Northwest of the South American continent. It has land borders with Brazil, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela, and coasts on the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

As of 2010, the population of Colombia was estimated at 45,393,050. The capital and largest city is Bogotá D.C. with a population of over 7.3 million. Other cities with populations over 1 million include Barranquilla, Cartagena, Medellín, and Santiago de Cali. There are in fact a total of approximately 43 cities and towns with an estimated population of over 100,000.

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Colombia Country Details

Country Name	Colombia
Political Status	Country
Geographic Location	South America
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Principal Language	Spanish
Capital	Bogotá D.C.

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Frommer's EasyGuide to Colombia (Easy Guides)

By Nicholas Gill

FROMMER'S
Released: March 7th, 2017
Paperback (320 pages)

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Frommer's EasyGuide to Colombia (Easy Guides)

Manufacturer: FrommerMedia
Brand: FROMMER'S
ISBN: 1628872845
EAN: 9781628872842
PartNumber: Color photos throughout, maps throughout

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Paperback
Edition: Fol Pap/Ma
Number of Pages: 320
Author: Nicholas Gill
Publication Date: March 7th, 2017
Release Date: March 7th, 2017

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Size: 8.0 inches by 5.25 inches by 0.75 inches
Weight: 0.74075320032 Pounds

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Colombia Travel Guide - Transport Food Culture Entertainment

By Suburban Press Released: September 10th, 2024 Paperback (81 pages)	Lowest New Price: $19.98^* In Stock^* ^(As of 13:40 Pacific 16 Jun 2025 More Info) Click Here*
Description: Colombia Travel Guide - Transport Food Culture Entertainment Manufacturer: Independently published EAN: 9798338851326 Details: Paperback Number of Pages: 81 Author: Suburban Press Publication Date: September 10th, 2024 Release Date: September 10th, 2024 Physical Description: Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.19 inches Weight: 0.39 Pounds Click here for more information

The Rough Guide to Colombia: Travel Guide with eBook (Rough Guides Main Series)

By Rough Guides & Daniel Jacobs

Released: July 16th, 2024
Paperback (392 pages)

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The Rough Guide to Colombia: Travel Guide with eBook (Rough Guides Main Series)

Manufacturer: Rough Guides
ISBN: 1839059966
EAN: 9781839059964
PartNumber: 9781839059964

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Paperback
Edition: 3
Number of Pages: 392
Authors: Rough Guides, Robert Savage, Daniel Jacobs, Stephen Keeling
Publication Date: July 16th, 2024
Release Date: July 16th, 2024

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Size: 7.5 inches by 5.0 inches by 1.25 inches
Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds

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Colombia - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

By Kate Cathey

Kuperard
Released: June 24th, 2019
Paperback (168 pages)

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Colombia - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Manufacturer: Kuperard
Brand: Kuperard
ISBN: 1857338863
EAN: 9781857338867
PartNumber: 33993894

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Paperback
Format: Illustrated
Edition: Second edition
Number of Pages: 168
Authors: Kate Cathey, Culture Smart!
Publication Date: June 24th, 2019
Release Date: June 24th, 2019

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Size: 6.75 inches by 4.25 inches by 0.5 inches
Weight: 0.37919509064 Pounds

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Colombia Travel Guide: Discover the Natural Wonders, Rich History, and Vibrant Culture of South America’s Hidden Heart. Pocket Edition

By Pablo Cardenas

Released: April 25th, 2025
Paperback (206 pages)

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Colombia Travel Guide: Discover the Natural Wonders, Rich History, and Vibrant Culture of South America’s Hidden Heart. Pocket Edition

Manufacturer: Independently published
EAN: 9798281421874

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Paperback
Number of Pages: 206
Author: Pablo Cardenas
Publication Date: April 25th, 2025
Release Date: April 25th, 2025

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Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.47 inches

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Insight Guides Colombia: Travel Guide with eBook

By Insight Guides Released: February 3rd, 2026 Paperback (312 pages)	Lowest New Price: $25.99^* This title will be released on February 3, 2026. Pre-order now.^* ^(As of 13:40 Pacific 16 Jun 2025 More Info) Click Here*
Description: Insight Guides Colombia: Travel Guide with eBook Manufacturer: Insight Guides ISBN: 1835292682 EAN: 9781835292686 Details: Paperback Edition: 2 Number of Pages: 312 Author: Insight Guides Publication Date: February 3rd, 2026 Release Date: February 3rd, 2026 Click here for more information

Colombia Map (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3405)

By National Geographic Maps - Adventure

National Geographic
Released: January 1st, 2019
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Colombia Map (National Geographic Adventure Map, 3405)

Manufacturer: Natl Geographic Society Maps
Brand: National Geographic
ISBN: 1566956242
UPCs: 749717001688, 749717034051
EANs: 9781566956246, 0749717001688, 0749717034051
PartNumber: 43171-556570

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Product Category: Map
Format: Folded Map
Edition: 2019
Number of Pages: 2
Author: National Geographic Maps - Adventure
Publication Date: January 1st, 2019
Release Date: January 1st, 2019

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Size: 9.25195 inches by 4.25196 inches by 0.15748 inches
Weight: 2.314853751 Pounds

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