| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | COISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | COLISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | BogotaGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | South AmericaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | ColombiaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Republic of ColombiaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | ColombiaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | named after explorer Christopher COLUMBUSCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Presidential republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 20 July 1810 (from Spain)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Independence Day, 20 July (1810)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Gustavo PETRO Urrego (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | COPISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | Colombian PesoISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 33ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
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| Historical overview | Supercedes the 1990 ed. of Colombia : a country study, edited by Dennis M. Hanratty and Sandra W. Meditz. Includes bibliographic references (p. 379-420) and index. Also available in digital form.LoC FRD Country Studies [2026] |
| National symbols | Andean condorCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Himno Nacional de la Republica de Colombia" (National Anthem of the Republic of Colombia); lyrics/music: Rafael NUNEZ/Oreste SINDICI; history: adopted 1920; the anthem comes from an inspirational poem written by President Rafael NUNEZ; the anthem always starts with the chorusCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | yellow, blue, redCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: least one parent must be a citizen or permanent resident of Colombia; dual citizenship recognized: yes; residency requirement for naturalization: 5 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
named after explorer Christopher COLUMBUS
description: three horizontal bands of yellow (top, double-width), blue, and red meaning: various interpretations of the colors exist; one has yellow for the gold in Colombia's land, blue for the sea, and red for the blood spilled in attaining freedom; another describes them as representing sovereignty and justice (yellow), loyalty and vigilance (blue), and valor and generosity (red); another has the colors standing for liberty, equality, and fraternity
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
