Colombia Latest News
Recently, Colombia formally joined China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) during a high-level meeting of Latin American leaders in Beijing.
Geopolitical Features of Colombia
- Capital: Bogotá
- Colombia is known as the "Gateway of South America", strategically located in the northwest, connecting South America with Central and North America.
- It shares land boundaries with Venezuela, Brazil, Panama, Peru, and Ecuador, and maritime boundaries with the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
- Colombia is rich in natural resources like petroleum, natural gas, coal, and gold, which makes it a valuable partner for foreign investment and energy cooperation.
- The country consists of two main regions: the Andes Mountains and broad lowland plains.Â
- Its highest point is Pico Cristobal Colon, and major rivers include the Magdalena, Amazon, and Orinoco.
- The climate is tropical along the coasts and eastern plains, and cooler in the highlands, making Colombia ecologically diverse.
- Colombia joined the OECD in 2020, indicating its alignment with global standards in economic governance and development.
- India has signed an Audio-visual Co-production Agreement with Colombia, fostering cultural and creative sector collaboration.
- The growing China-Colombia nexus under BRI may call for India to deepen its strategic outreach in Latin America to balance regional influence and secure economic opportunities.
Colombia FAQs
Q1:Â Where is Colombia located?
Ans:Â Colombia is a country in northern South America, bordered by Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Q2:Â What is Colombia known for economically?
Ans:Â It is a leading exporter of coffee, coal, petroleum, and emeralds, and has growing sectors in tourism and services.
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