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Colombia has expressed condolences for the deaths (read: terrorists) in Pakistan as a result of India's Operation Sindoor. It disappointed Shashi Tharoor, who was visiting the country for global outreach. Is there a Chinese connection to Colombia's pro-Pakistan stance?

About Colombia

Location	Northwestern part of South America, bridge between South and Central America
Land Borders	Venezuela and Brazil (east), Peru and Ecuador (south), Panama (northwest)
Maritime Borders	Caribbean Sea (north), Pacific Ocean (west)
Topography	- Andes Mountains: Cordillera Occidental, Cordillera Central, Cordillera Oriental (north-south) - Eastern Plains (Llanos): Vast lowlands extending to Venezuela, part of Orinoco basin - Amazon Rainforest: Dense tropical rainforest in southeast, part of Amazon basin
Major Rivers	Magdalena, Cauca, Putumayo – important for transportation and agriculture
Highest Point	Pico Cristóbal Colón, approx. 5,730 meters above sea level
Government	Unitary republic with centralized government
Capital	Bogotá (Andean region) – political, economic, cultural center
International Affiliations	Member of OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) or since 2020

Recent Developments

Despite Panama's recent pullout from the agreement, claiming US pressure, Colombia remains committed, as President Gustavo Petro confirmed during his October 2023 visit to China.

Source : India Today

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Practice Question:

Q. The highest peak in Colombia is:

A) Mount Roraima
B) Pico Cristóbal Colón
C) Mount Fitz Roy
D) Mount Aconcagua

Answer: B) Pico Cristóbal Colón