The Republic of Colombia is located in the northwestern corner of South America. Colombia once owned the territory which is now the country of Panama, but lost it in a rebellion.

2001 Issue 1000 Pesos (Front) Crowd at ctr. Jorge Eliecer at r. (Back) Gaitan with righ arm raised, crowd behind him at ctr.
Ptinted by Imprenta de Billetes-Santa Fe de Bogota (Columbia). Watermark: Jorge Eliecer

Languages: Spanish, over 100 Indian dialects
Religions: Roman Catholic
Status: UN Country