• Colombia is in South America, with coasts on the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
• Borders include Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Panama.
• It has 32 departments and a population of around 52 million.

• Rich cultural mix from Indigenous, African, European, and Middle Eastern influences.
• Spanish is the official language, with 64 other languages recognized regionally.

• Indigenous peoples have lived in Colombia since at least 12,000 BCE.
• Spanish colonization began in 1499; independence declared in 1810.
• The country shifted from federalism to a centralized republic by 1886.

• Recognized for a strong healthcare system, ranked 22nd globally.
• Has the third-largest economy in South America.
• Progressive in LGBT rights, gender equality, and human rights.

• One of the world's most biodiverse countries; home to various ecosystems.
• Member of numerous global organizations and a key non-NATO ally of the U.S.

List of newspapers published in Colombia.