Welcome to Colombia, a vibrant and diverse place. In the Country of Beauty, music, art, and history are woven into everyday life. Ancestral rhythms, folk dances, artistic expressions, and literature are part of daily life in both cities and towns. Colombian police officers will always be in uniform. If someone claims to be working “undercover” (out of uniform), they are not legitimate since undercover police are not authorized to intercept tourists on the street. Provides an overview of Colombia, including key dates and facts about this South American country Colombia is divided into 32 departments. The Capital District of Bogotá is also the country's largest city hosting the main financial and cultural hub. Other major urban areas include Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Cúcuta, Ibagué, Villavicencio and Bucaramanga.
