Colombia is a country located in South America. The capital of Colombia is Bogotá. This is the largest and the most populated in the city in the country. This city is located on a high altitude. This has resulted in the city being called the third highest major city in the world. Want to know a Colombia interesting fact? Colombia shares its borders with the other Latin American countries of Panama, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil and Venezuela. Colombia is called a mega diverse country because of some of its physical features. It has got rainforests as well as tropical grasslands. So it is called the seventeenth most “mega diverse” country in the world.

Since the 1940s, tourism has increased in the continent. This has been mainly due to the influence of some festivals like the Festival of Flowers and Vallenato Lefend Festival. An interesting Colombia fact is that it does not have any seasons in particular as it lies close to the equator. This country sees the sun throughout the year. The coastal areas do not have a temperate climate but are very tropically hot. The country also experiences snowfall in the mountainous areas. Did you know that around 12% of the world’s coffee production is made in Colombia? Here is another interesting Colombia fact. The airport of Bogotá is the largest and the costliest airport in South America.

Colombia has a large multicultural and multi civilization history. So the population is also varied. It has a rich history. A lot of cultures have come and inhabited the country from ancient days. This included Native Americans, Europeans, Africans and West Asian cultural influences. Another Colombia interesting fact is that the highest peak of the country is Pico Cristabal Colon. This mountain stands high at 19,020 feet above sea level. There are a few interesting facts about Colombia.