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Which present-day countries were united in Gran Colombia?

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Map of Latin America showing countries, major cities, and key physical features such as mountain ranges, highlands, and rivers. The map includes Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America, with labeled regions like the Andes, Brazilian Highlands, and Gran Chaco, as well as an inset highlighting the West Indies. Surrounding bodies of water, including the Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea, are also labeled.
history of Latin America

The short-lived republic of Gran Colombia (1819–1830) encompassed territories that correspond to the following present-day nations:

Established under the leadership of SimĂłn BolĂ­var during the wars for independence from Spain, the republic was formally organized at the Congress of CĂșcuta in 1821. Despite its initial vision of a unified, centralized state, the republic faced significant internal political rivalries and regional tensions. By 1830, Venezuela and Ecuador had seceded, leading to the dissolution of the union and the eventual emergence of these independent states.123