Colombia in figures
Area: 1,138,910 km²Population: 46.5 millionCapital: BogotáOfficial language: SpanishPolitical system: Democratic. Iván Duque (Democratic Center) has been President since August 2018.Religion: 90% CatholicCurrency: Colombian PesoElectricity: 110 volts, 60 cyclesTime difference: Colombia is at -5h GMT, which corresponds to minus 7 hours in summer and minus 6 hours in winter compared with mainland France
Colombia in a nutshell
Why Colombia?
For its little-known riches, beyond the clichés, For the snow-capped peaks of its three cordilleras, For its flowers and emeralds, For watching the sun rise in the Caribbean and set on the Pacific, For its pre-Hispanic cultures and archaeological treasures,
For the colorful market of Leticia, on the banks of the Amazon,For the colonial towns of Cartagena, Barichara, Mompox, Popayán and so many others, For its welcoming and smiling people, and its bewitching rhythmic music, And for all the reasons you’ll soon discover for yourself..
Colombia in music
In this video, more than 80 musicians and singers from all over the country perform « La tierra del Olvido », a vallenato standard. This song says almost everything about the richness and cultural diversity of Colombia. We’ve warned you, the only risk is that you’ll want to stay ..
