Colombia - Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name

Republic of Colombia

Area in Km²

1,141,748

Population

46,294,841 population

Capital

Bogotà

Religion

80% Christian; 7% Protestant; 13% Other

Government

Unitary presidential constitutional republic

Language

Official language

Spanish

Languages spoken

English

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)

-5

Currency

Currency

Colombian peso

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances

High terrorism risk

Border Issues

Airports customs

Drugs possession

Not allowed

Theft & Scams

High

Credit cards

Popular

Yes

Cards

American express, Mastercard, Visa

Tips

Leave a tip

Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code

+57

Internet availability

Low

Electricity

V

110

Hz

60