Introduction to Colombia

The Republic of Colombia (Spanish: República de Colombia), referred to as "Colombia", is a land and sea country located in the northern part of South America.

The Republic of Colombia borders Venezuela and Brazil to the east, Ecuador and Peru to the south, the Pacific Ocean to the west, Panama to the northwest, and the Caribbean Sea to the north. It has a land area of ​​1,141,748 square kilometers and is divided into 32 provinces and Bogota Capital Region, the capital is Bogota. In 2023, Colombia's total population was 52.16 million, ranking third in Latin America. Colombia’s forest area is approximately 59.31 million hectares, accounting for 51.9% of the country’s land area. The main mineral deposits include emerald, oil, natural gas, coal, gold, nickel, etc. The world's largest emerald reserves.

The Republic of Colombia was originally a settlement of Indians and became a Spanish colony in 1536. On July 20, 1810, the Republic of Colombia declared independence but was later suppressed. In 1819, the Republic of Colombia was liberated. In 1821, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Panama formed the Republic of Gran Colombia, which later disintegrated in 1830. In 1831, the Republic of Colombia was renamed the Republic of New Granada. In 1861, the Republic of New Granada was renamed the United States of Colombia.

Colombian folk customs

1. Marriage customs

An ancient and strange custom is still maintained in the rural areas of Colombia. On the night of the wedding, the bride's mother will visit the bridal chamber to give guidance. If the groom does something wrong or bad, the mother-in-law is obliged to give guidance and advice.

2. Social Etiquette

Colombia and the country retain a lot of Spanish customs, especially orthodox dressing, where men wear shirts and ties in public occasions; Women do not wear shorts or even pants when going out. Summer clothes are standard for the citizens of Cali and Medellín. When the weather is hot, the host will ask the guests to take off their shirts, but tourists should never go without shirts when attending business meetings or social activities. For evening banquets, it is advisable to wear a white shirt and a set of dark clothes.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia - Colombia*** and Country