Fun facts about Bogotá
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The name Bogotá corresponds to the Spanish pronunciation of the Chibcha Bacatá, which means 'walling of the farmland' in the Chibcha language.
Bogotá
Colombia
Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia. The city is administered as the Capital District, as well as the capital of, though not politically part of, the surrounding department of Cundinamarca.
From the “Toponymy” section
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The Muisca civilization, which inhabited the Bogotá savanna, was known for its rich goldworking, trade, and mummification practices.
Bogotá
Colombia
Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia. The city is administered as the Capital District, as well as the capital of, though not politically part of, the surrounding department of Cundinamarca.
From the “History” section
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Bogotá is the largest city in the world at its elevation of 2,640 meters (8,660 ft) above sea level.
Bogotá
Colombia
Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia. The city is administered as the Capital District, as well as the capital of, though not politically part of, the surrounding department of Cundinamarca.
From the “Geography” section
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On 30 October 2012, Bogotá recorded its first snowfall in more than 150 years.
Bogotá
Colombia
Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia. The city is administered as the Capital District, as well as the capital of, though not politically part of, the surrounding department of Cundinamarca.
From the “Geography” section
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The TransMilenio system of articulated buses opened its first phase in 2000 and has since grown to 12 lines.
Bogotá
Colombia
Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia. The city is administered as the Capital District, as well as the capital of, though not politically part of, the surrounding department of Cundinamarca.
From the “Transport” section
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