• Colombia

     

    Colombia is the only country in South America that touches a country in North America.

     

    The capital of Colombia is Bogotá. 

  • World Records 

    Colombia is the world's leading source of emeralds. 

    Colombia has the most species of butterflies, orchids, and amphibians of any other nation in the world. 

    Colombia is one of the leading exporters of flowers in the world. 

  • Other Interesting Facts

     

    Colombia is the only country in South America that touches two oceans.

     Colombia touches Panamá. 

     The Andes Mountains pass through Colombia. 

     Columbia is named after the explorer, Christopher Columbus. 

    Shakira is from Colombia. Shakira is a famous singer and performer.  

    Famous artist, Fernando Botero, well known for obese figures in his artwork is from Colombia. 

    Colombia is famous for their café (coffee). 

    Part of the Amazon Rainforest is in Colombia. 

    Colombia is one of the 17 megadiverse countries in the world. It has 9,153 endemic species.

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