General Facts Of Colombia

Colombian Flag

Created by General Francisco de Miranda in March 12 from 1806 at La Vela harbor, and was officially adopted on November 26 from 1861.

The primary colors are yellow, blue and red. Yellow stands for our country’s richness. Blue, for our coasts on the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and red evokes the blood of our Independence heroes.

National Flower

The cattleya trianae orchid, also known as “May flower” or “May lily”, is Colombia’s national flower since 1936.

Main Cities

Bogotá D.C., Cali, Medellin, Cartagena and Barranquilla.

Language and Currency

Spanish is the main language and the currency is “el peso”. One peso equals 100
centavos.


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