Roughly the size of France, Spain and Portugal combined

Colombia covers over 1.1 m sq kms, making it roughly the size of France, Spain and Portugal combined. The Western region is dominated by mountains including 3 Andean chains and there are several peaks above 5000m. 49% of the country surface is forested and the Southeast of the country is dominated by the Amazon lowlands - thick rainforest where access is by river only. Tatacoa, a tiny desert between these two regions, also boasts its own unique eco-system.

Colombia is home to 10% of the world's biodiversity

Colombia claims to have more plant and animal species per square kilometre than any other country in the world. In fact only Brazil (7 times the size of Colombia) can boast more. Colombia hosts more than 350 mammals (including 15% of the world's primates), over 18% of the world's birdlife and a staggering 130,000 plants. From eagles to anacondas, piranhas to orchids, turtles to condors, Colombia is home to an incredible 10% of the world's biodiversity!

Daytime temperature averages around 30°C at sea level

Being close to the equator, temperatures don't change much throughout the year. Altitude is a major determinant of temperature - with about 6°C decrease for every 1000m increase in altitude (though the difference is more at night). The average daytime temperature is around 30°C at sea level. Dry and rainy seasons vary from place to place.