Colombia

Capital	Bogota
Area Sq Km	1,138,910
Area Sq Miles	439,735.61
Population	42,954,279
Languages	Spanish
Religions	Roman Catholic
Currency	Colombian Peso
National Day	20 July

Colombia

Climate

Tropical along coast and eastern plains; cooler in highlands

Economy Overview

Colombia's economy has been on a recovery trend during the past two years despite a serious armed conflict. The economy continues to improve thanks to austere government budgets, focused efforts to reduce public debt levels, and an export-oriented growth focus. Ongoing economic problems facing President URIBE range from reforming the pension system to reducing high unemployment. New exploration is needed to offset declining oil production. On the positive side, several international financial institutions have praised the economic reforms introduced by URIBE, which include measures designed to reduce the public-sector deficit below 2.5% of GDP. The government's economic policy and democratic security strategy have engendered a growing sense of confidence in the economy, particularly within the business sector. Coffee prices have recovered from previous lows as the Colombian coffee industry pursues greater market shares in developed countries such as the United States.

Government

Colombia is a republic where the executive branch dominates the government structure. Cabinet consists of a coalition of the two dominant parties - the PL and PSC - and independents. The president is both the chief of state and head of government. The president and vice president are elected by popular vote for a four-year term.

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