Colombia is located in northern South America. Its capital and largest city is Bogota. Spanish is the official language and Catholicism is the dominant religion. Some of Colombia's most notable exports include coffee, flowers, emeralds, coal, and oil. The document highlights several of Colombia's cities including Medellin, Cali, Cartagena, and Santa Marta. It also discusses Colombia's gastronomy and famous individuals like Shakira, Carlos Vives, Sofia Vergara, and Juanes. Several of Colombia's natural attractions are mentioned such as the River of Seven Colors, Amazon Rainforest, Tatacoa Desert, and Cocuy Mountains.