Colombia

Colombia is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful countries in South America. There is nothing unusual about this statement. What can a country that has access to the sea (and not to the ordinary, but to the Caribbean Sea, which is known to everyone as the Sea of Paradise), to the ocean, which carefully hides the wild Amazonian selva in its depths (not the jungle!) also owns part of the world's longest mountain range called the Andes?

One of the region's most vibrant countries also hides its treasures deep underground, making it the undisputed leader in emerald mining. Colombia supplies about 60% of all emeralds to the world jewelry market. Rumor has it that even Queen Elizabeth II wore Colombian emeralds in her crown.

Do you want to spend your holidays in Colombia? Then you should know that Colombia is a South American country with an area of 1,141,748 km2, with its capital, Bogotá, with over 8 million inhabitants. The main cities of the Republic of Colombia: Bogota, Cartagena (de Indias), Medellin, Cali, Barranquilla and Cucuta.

Colombia is a presidential republic that is divided into 32 departments and a metropolitan area with a total population of about 48 million people. The official language in the country is Spanish. When you travel to Colombia, you should learn at least basic Spanish words and short phrases. Outside of the big cities, the chances of communicating even in English are slim.

Colombia borders Venezuela to the east, Brazil to the southeast, Ecuador and Peru to the south, and Panama to the northwest. The most important rivers of the country are the Amazon, Magdalena, Guaviare, Orinoco and Cauca. The highest point of the state is Cristobal Colon, 5775 m above sea level. Well, the vast majority of the inhabitants of the state are Catholics ...