Fact 1Colombia does not have seasons; because it is near the equator, it has sunlight throughout the year.

Fact 2The name Colombia is derived from the name Christopher Columbus.

Fact 3Experts believe that 3000 out of the 14000 spices of butterflies are found in Colombia.

Fact 4Colombia produces 60% of the world's most expensive Emeralds.

Fact 5Colombia is the home country for many famous people such as Shakira and the famous writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

Fact 6Colombia is the only country in South America that has access to both the Pacific and Caribbean ocean.

Fact 7In 1975, Colombian women were given the right to vote.

Fact 8The official currency in Colombia is the Columbian Pesos.

Fact 9The highest peak in Colombia is the Pico Cristobal Colon at 5797 meters.

Fact 10The official language is Spanish, but there is other 64 Native tongues still in use.