What Are People From Colombia Called?

Name: Colombia
Address: South America, Colombia

South America, Colombia

People from Colombia are called:

Colombian

Pronunciation:

/kəˈlʌmbiən/

Ends in -ian — see how this suffix works

About Colombia

The only South American country with coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
Spanish is the official language, and Colombia has a large number of endemic bird species.
Known for coffee, emeralds, and music such as cumbia and vallenato.
Bogotá is the capital, sitting high in the Andes.

Quick Facts

Population:: About 52 million (2023 est.)
Country:: Colombia
Region:: South America

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Etymology & Origin

The name honours Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón). It was adopted in the 19th century for the republic of Gran Colombia, and the modern country kept the name after 1886.

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Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Venezuela

Eastern border

People are called:

Venezuelan

Ecuador

Southern border

People are called:

Ecuadorian

Peru

Southern border

People are called:

Peruvian

Quick Facts

Population:: About 52 million (2023 est.)
Country:: Colombia
Region:: South America

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