Colombia: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Colombia

Colombia is in the northwest corner of South America, with coasts on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It has Andes mountains, Amazon rainforest and sunny beaches. It is known for coffee, flowers, music and an amazing variety of birds.

About Bogotá

Bogotá sits on a high plateau in the Andes, more than 2,600 metres above sea level. It is known for its Gold Museum, its colourful old La Candelaria district and the Monserrate mountain that towers over the city.

Fun facts about Colombia

1. It is the only South American country with coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
2. Colombia has recorded more bird species than any other country in the world.
3. Caño Cristales, the 'river of five colours', turns bright red, yellow and green thanks to underwater plants.
4. The Coffee Cultural Landscape, where coffee grows on steep Andes slopes, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
5. The walled old city of Cartagena on the Caribbean coast is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
6. The country is named after the explorer Christopher Columbus.