China–Colombia Belt and Road Cooperation

Prelims – Places in News

Context:

Colombia has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with China under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), marking a notable shift in its foreign policy and infrastructure development goals.

Colombia – Key Facts

• Capital: Bogotá
  Located in the northwestern region of South America.
• Geographical Borders:
  • Northwest: Panama
  • South: Ecuador and Peru
  • East: Venezuela
  • Southeast: Brazil

• Maritime Boundaries:
  • North: Caribbean Sea
  • West: Pacific Ocean
• Physical Geography:
  • Dominated by the Andes Mountains in the west.
  • The Amazon Rainforest covers much of the southeastern region.
• Natural Resources:
  Rich in petroleum, natural gas, coal, iron ore, nickel, gold, and copper.
  Notably, Colombia is among the world’s leading producers of emeralds.