Colombia is one of the most Beautiful and colourful countries in South America. A mix of sea (it has both Caribbean and Pacific coastlines), mountains (the Andes here are at their most dramatic) and jungle. The country is one of the most bio-diverse in Latin America, including the Amazon rainforest, Andes mountains and llanos plains. The Andes, together with the Cauca and Magdalena rivers, carve up the terrain, establishing the central cordillera region as the most populated heart of the country. The subsequent impenetrability of the landscape has left a legacy of regionalism that has continuously impeded centralised rule and the emergence of a national economy.

If you were to look at the country purely from a travel point of view, you might be surprised to find that Colombia is one of South America's gems, a country bestowed with magnificent landscapes as diverse as Caribbean and Pacific beaches, tropical rainforest, and snowcapped Andean peaks that tower over fertile valleys. From a historical standpoint, few Latin countries boast better museums or more handsome colonial architecture.

The country has wonderful cuisine, a rich variety of native musical styles, Today, the country has a population of over 40 million, and is divided into 32 departamentos and 1 distrito capital (Santa Fe de Bogota). Colombia is a republic dominated by the executive branch of government. population that is ethnically diverse, somewhat sentimental, and always ready to greet you with a warm smile.