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Gran Colombia: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Republic of Colombia • Great Colombia • Republic of Gran Colombia
Date 1819 - 1830

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Simón Bolívar
Historical map showing the division of Gran Colombia in 1830, with the territory divided into three color-coded departments: Cundinamarca in yellow, Quito in pink, and Venezuela in green. Dashed lines indicate disputed areas, and major cities such as Bogota, Quito, and Caracas are labeled. The map covers the region of northern South America, including present-day Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, and parts of Peru.
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Major Events

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Battle of Boyacá

Related Places

Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela
Ciudad Bolívar
Venezuela
Panama
Panama
country, Central America
Colombia
Colombia
country, South America
Ecuador
Ecuador
country, South America
Flag of Venezuela with horizontal yellow, blue, and red stripes, an arc of white stars in the center, and the national coat of arms in the upper left.
Venezuela
country, South America

Key People

Simón Bolívar
Simón Bolívar
Venezuelan soldier and statesman
Antonio José de Sucre
Antonio José de Sucre
South American leader
José Antonio Páez
José Antonio Páez
Venezuelan general
Francisco de Paula Santander
Francisco de Paula Santander
Colombian statesman and soldier