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Bogota, Colombia News About Bogota, Colombia Bogotá is the capital and economic and service center of Colombia. Colombia’s relative stability, a well-educated labor force, increasingly reliable infrastructure, and strategic regional location, as well as Bogota’s solid political leadership and professional municipal management have contributed to the City’s considerable growth over the last decade. With a population of about 6.7 million residents (16% of the Nation’s total), the Capital District of Bogotá is the economic engine of Colombia, with a GDP of US$19.2B in 2005, or 22%percent of national GDP. The City’s per capita GDP is over 140% of the national average and the quality of life index in Bogotá (88%) is much higher compared to the rest of the country(73%). The last four administrations have greatly improved the City through investments in areas such as public spaces, public safety, parks, libraries, and mobility and transport, while enhancing fiscal sustainability. Bogotá is recognized internationally for its innovativeness, and progress toward social responsiveness and inclusion, environmental sustainability, and provision of municipal infrastructure. Bogotá's economy is well diversified and centers on the service and industry sectors. These sectors, combined with transportation, communications, and real estate, account for just over 60% of the total GDP providing a solid and dynamic economic base. Other Major Cities:
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