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Neighboring Countries of Colombia

Q: Which is the longest border of Colombia?

The longest land border of Colombia is with Venezuela (2,341 km); the shortest is with Panama (339 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Colombia?

The land borders of Colombia total 6,672 km. By number of neighbours Colombia ranks #35 among 236 countries and territories.

Colombia shares land borders with 5 countries: Venezuela (2,341 km), Brazil (1,790 km), Peru (1,494 km), Ecuador (708 km) and Panama (339 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#35 of 236)

6,672 km

Total land borders

3,208 km

Coastline

1,138,910

Area in km²

Colombia
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Countries bordering Colombia

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Colombia citizens
Venezuela	2,341 km	Caracas	Visa-free
Brazil	1,790 km	Brasília	Visa-free · 90 days
Peru	1,494 km	Lima	Visa-free · 90 days
Ecuador	708 km	Quito	Freedom of movement
Panama	339 km	Panama City	Visa-free · 90 days

Venezuela accounts for 35% of Colombia's 6,672 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Colombia

Location

Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Panama and Venezuela, and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Ecuador and Panama

Area

1,138,910 km² — slightly less than twice the size of Texas

Terrain

Flat coastal lowlands, central highlands, high Andes Mountains, eastern lowland plains (Llanos)

Climate

Tropical along coast and eastern plains; cooler in highlands

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Pico Cristobal Colon 5,730 m. Lowest: Pacific Ocean 0 m. Mean elevation: 593 m.

Natural resources

Petroleum, natural gas, coal, iron ore, nickel, gold, copper, emeralds, hydropower

Natural hazards

Highlands subject to volcanic eruptions; occasional earthquakes; periodic droughts volcanism: Galeras (4,276 m) is one of Colombia's most active volcanoes; it has been deemed a Decade Volcano by the International Association of Volcanology and Chemistry of the Earth's Interior, worthy of study due to its explosive history and close proximity to human populations; Nevado del Ruiz (5,321 m), 129 km (80 mi) west of Bogota, erupted in 1985, producing lahars (mudflows) that killed 23,000 people; the volcano last erupted in 1991; after 500 years of dormancy, Nevado del Huila reawakened in 2007 and has experienced frequent eruptions since then; other historically active volcanoes include Cumbal, Dona Juana, Nevado del Tolima, and Purace

Good to know

Only South American country with coastlines on both the North Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea

Neighbours of Colombia's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 5 neighbours in Americas

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Colombia

How many countries border Colombia?

Colombia shares land borders with 5 countries: Venezuela (2,341 km), Brazil (1,790 km), Peru (1,494 km), Ecuador (708 km) and Panama (339 km).

Which is the longest border of Colombia?

The longest land border of Colombia is with Venezuela (2,341 km); the shortest is with Panama (339 km).

Is Colombia landlocked?

No. Colombia has 3,208 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Colombia?

The land borders of Colombia total 6,672 km. By number of neighbours Colombia ranks #35 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Colombia citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Colombia citizens can visit 5 of 5 neighbouring countries visa-free: Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador and Panama.

What is the highest point of Colombia?

Pico Cristobal Colon 5,730 m. The lowest point is Pacific Ocean 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).