Americas/South America
Colombia
Bogotá
53.1 Mio
1 141 748 km²
Colombian peso
Coastal
Spanish
Historical Events
1499 - Spanish Arrival
Spanish explorers first landed in what is now Colombia.
1810 - Independence Declared
Colombia declared independence from the Spanish Empire.
1819 - Gran Colombia Established
Colombia emerged as part of the Gran Colombia after securing independence.
1858 - Granadine Confederation
The country adopted a federal structure as the Granadine Confederation.
1863 - United States of Colombia
The nation became known as the United States of Colombia.
1886 - Republic of Colombia Established
The nation transitioned into a centralized republic, known as the Republic of Colombia.
1903 - Panama Secedes
Panama seceded from Colombia with support from the United States and France.
1960 - Escalation of Armed Conflict
Colombia began suffering from low-intensity armed conflict and political violence.
2005 - Improvement in Security
Significant improvements in security, stability, and economic growth were noted.