Key Facts
Official Name: Republic of Colombia
Capital: Bogotá
Continent: South America
Population: 50 Million
Official Languages: Spanish
Religions followed: Christianity
Currency: Colombian peso (COP) Unit: $
Time Zone: GMT – 5 hours
Country Tel Code: +57
Colombia gets its name from the Italian navigator Christopher Columbus. It is the most-populous nation in South America. In the north, Colombia is bordered by the beautiful Caribbean Sea, on the west is the Pacific Ocean. While Venezuela and Brazil are on the east, Peru and Ecuador border the west of Colombia.
Living in Colombia
Colombia is home to the Andes mountain range and its capital Bogotá is also situated in this area. Most of the population of this country lives around this area. Colombia is a nation of contrast landscapes with unexplored snow-tipped mountains with equatorial forests that are filled with Indians following age-old traditions, to modern cities and rural towns in the cooler mountainous areas of the country. Colombia is blessed with such natural beauty that cannot be seen anywhere else in the world.
Politics in Colombia
The constitution of Colombia was established in 1991 and its government is divided into three branches, namely the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. The President of Colombia works closely with the Vice-President and Council of Ministers, and is the head of the state as well as the government. The President of this country is elected by a popular vote and serves for a term of 4 years.
Economy of Colombia
Before the 20th century, the Colombian economy was an agrarian one. The current economy of Colombia is dominated by the private sector. However, agriculture still remains one of the major contributors to the Colombian economy. This country has access to nonrenewable resources like its gold, coal, and petroleum reserves. As it is rich in natural resources, Colombia mostly exports oil mineral fuels, oil, fruit, and distillation products.
Buying or Renting Property in Colombia
Most of the population of Colombia is settled in its capital Bogotá. When moving to Colombia, you will not only fall in love with the beauty of his place, but also the vibes. Colombian people and mostly relaxed, which can sometimes be soothing, but sometimes a little annoying too. You will find independent homes as well as well-furnished apartments in Colombia with a little character that will give you a feel of the Colombian culture. Independent homes, though more secure, can be a little pricy for a lot of people. It is advisable to settle in a neighborhood with a lot of foreign population, especially if you do not speak fluent Spanish.
Visa and Immigration
Writer Relocations provides visa and immigration services for Colombia and many other countries across the globe. You can get in touch with our executives for further assistance.
Schooling in Colombia
Education in Colombia starts at the age of 5 from Primary education. A lot of children attend pre-school before moving on to the basic education, which is compulsory by law. The basic education in Colombia includes 5 years of Primary education and 4 years of Secondary education. After the first 9 years of schooling, students in Colombia might opt for 2 years of Middle vocational education that completes that 10th and 11th grade, after which the students become a bachiller.
Weather in Colombia
Colombia has a rugged topography and is located close to the Equator, which creates an extraordinary diversity in its climate, vegetation, and soil. The climate of this country is mainly tropical with variations in terms of altitude, temperature, humidity, winds, and rainfall. The temperatures in Colombia vary throughout the year. The Caribbean region of Colombia experiences a drier savanna climate.
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