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Colombia
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Time Zone (GMT):-5
Population:47,425,437
Capital City:Bogotá
Largest City:Bogotá
Currency:Colombian Peso = 100 centavos
Currency Code:COP
Banknote Denominations:1,000 / 2,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 / 20,000 / 50,000 / 100,000
Exchangeable Currencies:US Dollar & All major

GOV.UK Travel Advice

Colombia
Tuesday 28 April 2026 4:40pm
New information following explosive attacks in Cauca, Valle deCaucaand Nariño departmentsbetween 24 - 27 April ('Warnings and insurance' page).

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