Colombia Area

Area: total:1,138,910 sq km
land:1,038,700 sq km
water:100,210 sq km
note:includes Isla de Malpelo, Roncador Cay, Serrana Bank, and Serranilla Bank

Definition: This entry includes three subfields. Total area is the sum of all land and water areas delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines. Land area is the aggregate of all surfaces delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines, excluding inland water bodies (lakes, reservoirs, rivers). Water area is the sum of all water surfaces delimited by international boundaries and/or coastlines, including inland water bodies (lakes, reservoirs, rivers).

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of April 17, 2000