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Know more about Colombia
The Republic of Colombia is a country in north-western South America. It is bound to the north and north-west by the Caribbean Sea, to the east by Venezuela and Brazil, to the south by Ecuador and Peru, and to the west by Panama and the Pacific Ocean.
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| With dramatically beautiful rainforests, mountains and beaches, lovely cities and enchanting people, Colombia is a remarkable country. Visitors to the country are often struck by how normal and orderly everyday life is. Most leave Colombia inspired. If you visit this amazing country, you'll find Colombia one of the world's most sensual, wild, complex and fascinating countries. |
Full country name: Republic of Colombia
Area: 1.14 million sq km
Population: 45 million
Capital City: Bogotá
People: 58% mestizo (of European-Indian descent), 20% European descent, 14% mulatto (African-European descent), 4% African descent, 3% African-Indian descent, 1% indigenous
Language: Spanish
Religion: Catholic (95%), with the remainder a mixture of traditional, Episcopal & Jewish faiths
Government: republic
Head of State: President Álvaro Uribe Vélez
GDP: US$809 billion
GDP per capita: US$1,820
Inflation: 16.7%
Major Industries: Textiles, coffee, oil, narcotics, sugar cane, food processing.
Major Trading Partners: US,EU
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