Colombia

SHORT INFORMATION

Colombia Population

As per the latest data available, the Colombia population has gone up to around 44.3 million people. It now stands in the 26th position in the list of highly populated nations around the world. With this it has also become the third highly populated nation in Latin America after Brazil and Mexico. 75% of the total population of Colombia is found to reside in urban areas.

SHORT INFORMATION

Overview of Colombia

Officially name: The Republic of Colombia

Capital: Bogotá

Largest city: Bogotá

Official language: Spanish

Government: Unitary presidential republic

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

New Year in Colombia - Traditions and Customs

New Year is considered as a very prominent and special time by the natives of Colombia. Colombia is considered as a country with a blend of different rich customs, and traditions, which are pretty perceptible by the way with which people in Colombia engage and celebrate New Year. Colombia, which is situated in the northwest part of South America, celebrates its New Year in accordance to the Georgian calendar, i.e. on January 1.