Bicentennial 1810 – 2010

Bicentennial Coins

In 1822, the United States became one of the first countries to recognize the new republic and to establish a resident diplomatic mission. The U.S. Government estimates that there are 61,000 U.S. citizens living in Colombia and 15,000-40,000 U.S. citizens visiting Colombia in any given month. Currently, there are approximately 250 American businesses conducting operations in Colombia.

• Video – Message from Secretary Clinton on the “Year of the Bicentennial”
• Common Experiences: Inter-American Cooperation Continues (Spanish)
• Advisor for the Bicentennial – Republic of Colombia (Spanish)