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What are some interesting facts about the history of Colombia?
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1. Colombia was the first Latin American country to gain independence from Spain in 
1810.
2. Colombia is the only South American country that has both a Caribbean coast and a Pacific coast.
3. Colombia was home to the ancient Tairona civilization, which thrived in the area from about 400 B.C. to the 16th century.
4. Simon Bolivar was the liberator of Colombia, and his victory at the Battle of Boyacá in 1819 was the final battle for Colombian independence.
5. Colombia is the only country in South America that has coasts on both the Pacific and the Caribbean.
6. Colombia is the fourth-largest producer of coffee in the world.
7. The official language of Colombia is Spanish, although there are many different indigenous languages spoken in different parts of the country.
8. Colombia is the second most biodiverse country in the world.