Calling Colombia from the United States explained:
- 011 - US exit code; have to be dialed first for all international calls made from the US/Canada number plan
- 57 - international country code for Colombia
- US to Colombia international dialing format : 011 + 57 + area code + individual phone number
Area Codes:
| Armenia | 6 |
Cartagena | 5 |
Neiva | 8 |
| Barranquilla | 5 |
Cucuta | 7 |
Palmira | 2 |
| Bogota | 1 |
Ibague | 8 |
Pereira | 6 |
| Bucaramanga | 7 |
Manizales | 6 |
Santa Marta | 5 |
| Cali | 2 |
Medellin | 4 |
Villavicencio | 8 |
Neighbors of country:
Information about country:
First human inhabitants settled on the territory of Colombia several thousands years B.C. Spanish rule started in the late XV century and ended in the early XIX century by forming of the Republic of New Granada. Later it was renamed after Christopher Columbus One of the most serious issues the country struggles with is cocaine/drug trade, however crime rate has significantly decreased, and Colombia became a popular tourist destination. Export of coffee also plays important role in Colombia economy.
Another notable fact: Colombia is home for popular singer Shakira.