The AmericasAmericas
Gran Colombia
Gran Colombia was a republic created by Simón Bolívar that united what are now Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama after independence from Spain. Regional rivalries made it hard to govern. It broke up into separate states by 1831.
Key facts
| Dates | 1819 – 1831 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | The Americas |
| Continent | Americas |
| Type | republic |
| Capital | Bogotá |
| Founder | Simón Bolívar |
| Religion(s) | Catholicism |
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Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.