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Latin America - Columbia - Country Information
Latin America - Columbia - Country Information
Latin America - Columbia - Country Information
Located in the North West corner of the South American continent, Colombia boasts both Caribbean and pacific coastlines making it one of the most diverse regions in Latin America. From the dramatic tropical rainforests, steep rugged mountains and inviting sandy golden beaches to vibrant cities and elegant port towns. A country rich in archaeology fine relics and statues. Discover the spectacular national parks ranging from tropical to heavenly- high alpine abundant with animal and plant life, the river valleys riddled with magnificent airplants, vines and creepers. A colourful enchanting gem of a destination.
| Key Facts | |
|---|---|
| Full Country Name | Republic of Colombia |
| Area | 1,141,748 sq km |
| Population | 43,000,000 |
| Capital | Bogota |
| Time Difference | 5 Hours Behind GMT |
| Visa | A Visa is not required |
| Currency | Colombian Peso (Col $) |
| People | 58% Mestizo - (Mixed Spanish and Indian Descent) 20% European, 14% Mylatto, 4% Black 3%Black American Indian and 1% American Indian. |
| Language | Offically Spanish but there are also 65 Indigenous languages |
| Dialling Code | +57 |
| Electricity | 110V 60 Hz |
Visas:
A Visa is not required
Health risks:
Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Malaria,Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever
When to Go:
December to April are a good time to visit Colombia due to the weather.Generally in Colombia the climate is wet and tropical; summer is the principal rainy season from May to November although there is no specific dry season. The eastern, Caribbean and Pacific lowlands experience an equatorial climate with high temperature and high humidity all year round. In the upland areas conditions are cooler and cold in the mountains.
