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Colombia: capital, population, borders and facts
Colombia is a country in South America. Its capital city is Bogota. Roughly 52 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Colombia shares a land border with 5 countries: Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela. Its coast touches the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. The national flag uses yellow, blue and red.
| Capital city | Bogota |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Population (approx.) | 52 million |
| Land neighbours | 5: Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, Venezuela |
| Seas and oceans | Pacific Ocean, Caribbean Sea |
| Flag colours | yellow, blue, red |
Outline of Colombia
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Colombia?
The capital of Colombia is Bogota.
What is the population of Colombia?
Colombia has roughly 52 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Colombia?
Colombia borders Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru and Venezuela.
Is Colombia landlocked?
No, Colombia is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Colombia
In Colombia, traffic drives on the right and plug types A and B. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Colombia travel basics page.
Put what you know about Colombia to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Colombia is Bogota. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Colombia flag uses yellow, blue and red. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Colombia has 5 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 52 million people, Colombia is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in South America
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