Test Your Knowledge of Colombia's Rich History in this Interactive Quiz!
What year did Colombia gain independence from Spain?
1810
1776
1821
1550
Who was the first president of Colombia?
Simon Bolivar
Francisco de Paula Santander
Rafael Uribe Uribe
Jorge Eliecer Gaitan
When did Colombia become a republic?
1886
1819
1830
1845
What is the capital city of Colombia?
Bogota
Medellin
Cali
Cartagena
Who wrote Colombia's national anthem?
Rafael Nunez
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Ricardo Palma Soriano
Jose Asuncion Silva
What mountain range runs through Colombia?
The Andes Mountains
The Rocky Mountains
The Sierra Madre
The Alps
What is the official language of Colombia?
Spanish
English
French
Portuguese
What major river flows through Colombia?
The Magdalena River
The Amazon River
The Orinoco River
The Rio Grande
What is the currency of Colombia?
Colombian peso
US dollar
Euro
British pound
Which country borders Colombia to the east?
Venezuela
Ecuador
Peru
Brazil
What type of government does Colombia have?
Presidential republic
Parliamentary democracy
Constitutional monarchy
Autocratic dictatorship
What is the highest point in Colombia?
Pico Cristobal Colon
Mount Roraima
Cerro de los Nevados
Volcan de Fuego
What is the largest lake in Colombia?
Lake Maracaibo
Lake Titicaca
Lake Nicaragua
Lake Okeechobee
What is the name of Colombia’s largest island?
Isla Providencia
Isla Margarita
Isla San Andres
Isla Coiba
What is the most populous city in Colombia?
Bogota
Medellin
Cali
Barranquilla
How many provinces does Colombia have?
32
31
33
34
What are the two main political parties in Colombia?
Liberal and Conservative
Labour and Coalition
Republican and Democratic
Social Democrat and Green
What is the predominant religion in Colombia?
Catholicism
Protestantism
Islam
Buddhism
What is the name of Colombia's national flower?
The Cattleya trianae orchid
The hibiscus
The rose
The lily
What is the name of Colombia's national bird?
The Andean condor
The toucan
The macaw
The hummingbird
What is the name of Colombia's national tree?
The wax palm
The cedar
The oak
The pine
What is the name of Colombia's national animal?
The jaguar
The puma
The ocelot
The tapir
What is the name of Colombia's national dish?
Bandeja paisa
Ajiaco soup
Sancocho stew
Arroz con pollo
What is the name of Colombia's national sport?
Tejo
Soccer
Basketball
Baseball
What is the name of Colombia's traditional folk dance?
La Cumbia
Salsa
Merengue
Bachata
What is the name of Colombia's national anthem?
Himno Nacional de la Republica de Colombia
La Borrachita
El Condor Pasa
Guantanamera
What is the name of Colombia's national holiday?
Independence Day
Christmas Day
New Year's Day
Easter Sunday
What is the name of Colombia's Flag?
The Tricolor
The Union Jack
The Stars and Stripes
The Maple Leaf
What is the name of Colombia's Coat of Arms?
The Great Seal of Colombia
The Lion of Judah
The Phoenix Bird
The Golden Eagle
What is the name of Colombia's National Anthem?
"Oh Glorious Colombia"
"The Star-Spangled Banner"
"God Save the Queen"
"La Marseillaise"
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