| Population | Reference | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 42,311 x 1000 | Anonymous, 2005 |
| Coastal | 14 % | World Resources Institute, 1990 |
| Area | Reference | |
|---|---|---|
| Land | 1,141,748 sq. km. | |
| Shelf | 68 sq. km. x 1000 | World Resources Institute, 1990 |
| EEZ | 603 sq. km. x 1000 | World Resources Institute, 1990 |
| Main Language | Spanish | |
| Currency | Colombian peso (COP) | |
| Other Language(s) | Goajiro, Indian languages | |