Colombia

Colombia is known as the "Gateway of South America", strategically located in the northwest, connecting South America with Central and North America.

Colombia

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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
    • 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: Where is Colombia located?
Ans: Colombia is a country in northern South America, bordered by Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.

Q2: What is Colombia known for economically?
Ans: It is a leading exporter of coffee, coal, petroleum, and emeralds, and has growing sectors in tourism and services.

Source: TH

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