Facts about Columbia

• Columbia is the only South American country that has borders with the Pacific Ocean and the Carribean Sea.
• The capital city is Bogota
• Colombia 's flag was adopted in 1861. Like the flags of Ecuador and Venezuela, it is derived from the colors flown by freedom fighters when Spain ruled South America. Yellow represents the land, blue represents the ocean, and red represents the blood spilled by patriots.
• The national anthem is "himno nacional" which means "national anthem".
• The highest point is 'Pico Cristobal colon' which is 5775 m above sealevel.