Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a South American republic with insular parts in North America.
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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?
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Location |
Northwestern part of South America, bridge between South and Central America |
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Land Borders |
Venezuela and Brazil (east), Peru and Ecuador (south), Panama (northwest) |
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Maritime Borders |
Caribbean Sea (north), Pacific Ocean (west) |
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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 |
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Major Rivers |
Magdalena, Cauca, Putumayo – important for transportation and agriculture |
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Highest Point |
Pico Cristóbal Colón, approx. 5,730 meters above sea level |
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Government |
Unitary republic with centralized government |
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Capital |
Bogotá (Andean region) – political, economic, cultural center |
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International Affiliations |
Member of OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) or since 2020 |
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 Answer: B) Pico Cristóbal Colón |
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