🇨🇴 Colombia
Capital: Bogotá
Bogotá – high-altitude capital of Colombia
Bogotá, located on a plateau of the Andes at over 2,600 meters above sea level,
is one of the world’s highest capital cities. Known as the “Athens of South America”,
it is Colombia’s center of culture, politics, and innovation –
a city where colonial heritage blends with cutting-edge urban life.
📜 Timeline of Bogotá
1538: Founded by Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada.
1810: Became a key center in Colombia’s independence movement.
19th Century: Consolidated as the nation’s political capital.
Today: A high-altitude metropolis and a hub for culture and business in South America.
đź“Š Quick Stats
Founded
1538
Language
Spanish
Currency
Colombian Peso (COP)
Geography
Situated on the Bogotá savanna in the Andes
Time Zone
UTC -5
Calling Code
+57
Driving Side
Right-hand traffic
Nicknamed
“Athens of South America”
🏙️ Notable Neighborhoods
- La Candelaria: Colonial center with museums, churches, and colorful streets.
- Zona Rosa: Modern district known for nightlife, shopping, and dining.
- Usaquén: Historic area with a famous Sunday flea market.
🏛️ Iconic Landmarks
Monserrate Hill
A pilgrimage site offering panoramic views of the city.
Plaza BolĂvar
Main square surrounded by government and historical buildings.
Gold Museum
Houses the world’s largest collection of pre-Hispanic gold artifacts.
Bogotá is one of the highest capital cities in the world, sitting at an altitude of over 2,600 meters ⛰️.
Bogotá is a capital of contrasts – where Andean peaks meet colonial heritage,
and where culture thrives at the roof of South America.
