Colombia
Republic of Colombia
People: Colombian
Colombia is the world's second-most biodiverse country and its largest producer of emeralds, famed for coffee and Caribbean coastline. Colombia is located in South America and has a population of around 53.1 million. Its capital city is Bogotá, and the most widely spoken official language is Spanish.
By the numbers, Colombia is the 27th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.66% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 25th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 46 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Colombia — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Colombia |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Bogotá |
| Continent | South America |
| Region | South America |
| Population | 53,057,212 |
| Area | 1,141,748 km² |
| Currency | Colombian peso (COP) $ |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Dialling Code | +57 |
| Internet TLD | .co |
| Timezone | UTC-05:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | CO / COL |
| Borders | Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Venezuela |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Colombia
What is the capital and currency of Colombia?
The capital of Colombia is Bogotá and the currency is the Colombian peso (COP), symbol $.
What is the capital of Colombia?
The capital of Colombia is Bogotá.
What currency does Colombia use?
Colombia uses the Colombian peso (COP, symbol: $).
What language do they speak in Colombia?
The official language of Colombia is Spanish.
What is the dialling code for Colombia?
The international dialling code for Colombia is +57.
What side of the road does Colombia drive on?
Colombia drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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