Colombia
Colombia is a country located in the northwestern corner of South America, bordering Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Panama. It is known for its rich biodiversity, which includes the Amazon rainforest, the Andes, and coasts on both the Pacific and the Atlantic. The capital, Bogotá, is a large metropolis situated on an Andean plateau. Colombian culture is a mix of indigenous, African, and Spanish influences, evident in the music (such as cumbia and vallenato), dance, art, and cuisine. Colombia's economy is diverse, with key sectors including coffee, flowers, oil, coal, and the textile industry. Colombia is famous for its high-quality coffee and being the world's second-largest producer of emeralds. The country has a complex history marked by periods of internal conflict, but has made significant strides towards peace and stability in recent years. Colombia is also known for its colorful and vibrant cities, like Medellín and Cartagena, and its cultural traditions, including the famous Barranquilla Carnival.
Population of Colombia from 2018 to 2020:
2018: Approximately 49.1 million inhabitants.
2019: Approximately 49.6 million inhabitants.
2020: Approximately 50.3 million inhabitants.
Capital (Bogotá): Population in 2020: About 10.9 million inhabitants.
Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate)
Bogotá: ~10.9 million
Medellín: ~2.5 million
Cali: ~2.2 million
Barranquilla: ~1.2 million
Cartagena: ~1 million
Cúcuta: ~750,000
Bucaramanga: ~580,000
Pereira: ~470,000
Santa Marta: ~500,000
Ibagué: ~540,000
Number and name of Administrative Divisions: Colombia is divided into 32 departments and one capital district:
Amazonas
Antioquia
Arauca
Atlántico
Bolívar
Boyacá
Caldas
Caquetá
Casanare
Cauca
Cesar
Chocó
Córdoba
Cundinamarca
Guainía
Guaviare
Huila
La Guajira
Magdalena
Meta
Nariño
Norte de Santander
Putumayo
Quindío
Risaralda
San Andrés y Providencia
Santander
Sucre
Tolima
Valle del Cauca
Vaupés
Vichada
Capital District (Bogotá)
GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About $330,000 million.
2019: About $323,000 million.
2020: About $271,000 million (estimate).
Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About $14,000 million.
2019: About $16,000 million.
2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)
% GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 50.5%.
2019: About 52.5%.
2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)
Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 9.7%.
2019: About 10.5%.
2020: About 15.9% (estimate).
Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 3.2%.
2019: About 3.5%.
2020: About 2.5% (estimate).
