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The capital of Colombia, Bogota is the largest city in the country and, at 12,146 feet above sea level, the third highest city in the world.Encyclopedia.com: Top ten highest cities in the world above sea level
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Fast Facts
- Country: Colombia
- Founded: August 6, 1538
- European founder: Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesda
- Mayor: Samuel Moreno Rojas
- Language: Spanish
- Population: Approximately 7 millionCity Mayors: The largest cities in the world by land area, population and density
- Currency: Colombian Peso
- Country Code: 57
- Area code: 1
- Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time
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Architecture and Government
Bogota is a unique combination of modern city high rises and colonial architecture peppered with dilapidated shanties. The city is divided into 20 localities that hold independent elections to elect by popular vote on administrative boards that are headed by local mayors. -
Brief History
Before being discovered by the Spanish in 1538, the area was already a major center of civilization in South America known as Bacatá and inhabited by the Muiscas. Explorer Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada renamed the area, combining the local area name and that of his birthplace (Santa Fe) to create the name Santa Fe de Bacata. -
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Ah! Buenos días a todos. Hoy amaneció bonito en Bogotá, espero que no se dañe a mediodía como sucedió ayer.
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