World Flags / Colombia
About the Colombia National Flag
Yellow occupies half the flag for equatorial gold; blue and red quarters represent seas and sacrifice.
Colombia — Key Facts
| Capital | Bogotá |
|---|---|
| Population | 52 million (2024 est.) |
| Area | 1.1 million km² |
| Languages | Spanish (official); indigenous languages recognized |
| Currency | Colombian peso (COP) |
| GDP (nominal) | ~$380 billion USD |
| Independence / founded | Independence from Spain, July 20, 1810 (declared) |
| Flag adopted | 1861 (current yellow-blue-red) |
Colombia Flag Colors and Meaning
Each color on the Colombia flag carries symbolic meaning. Use this table when teaching geography or designing watch-party displays.
| Color | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Gold and natural wealth |
| Blue | Two oceans bordering Colombia |
| Red | Blood of patriots for freedom |
People and Ethnicity in Colombia
Mestizo and white majority with Afro-Colombian, Indigenous, and Raizal communities.
Geography of Colombia
Andes three cordilleras, Amazon rainforest, Caribbean and Pacific coasts.
Economy of Colombia
Coffee, flowers, oil, emeralds, and growing tech scene in Medellín.
- Currency: Colombian peso (COP)
- GDP (nominal): ~$380 billion USD
Culture
Shakira and Gabriel García Márquez, salsa music, arepas, and vibrant carnival in Barranquilla.
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