Colombia is the fourth largest country in South America of which occupies the north western end.
The climate is hot and humic, the western part of the country includes the most northern section of the Andes.
The rate of urbanization has grown fast to the natural demographic movement and the movement of young people from rural areas to cities.
The most important cities of Colombia are in addition to the capital Bogota: Cartagena, Barrancabermeja, Barranquilla, Cucuta, Bucaramanga, Medellin
Capital: BogotÃ
Area: 1.141.748 Km²
Institution: Republic
Language: Spanish
Currency: Pesos
Religion: Catholic
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