History of Colombia

This article deals with the history of Colombia, a country in South America.

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Pre-Columbian period pre–1499
Spanish colonization 1499–1550
New Kingdom of Granada 1550–1717
Viceroyalty of New Granada 1717–1819
United Provinces of New Granada 1810–1816
Gran Colombia 1819–1831
Republic of New Granada 1831–1858
Granadine Confederation 1858–1863
United States of Colombia 1863–1886
Republic of Colombia since 1886
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Read more about History Of Colombia:  Pre-Colombian Period, Colonial Times, The Patria Boba: The Beginning of The Struggle For Independence, Gran Colombia: Independence Achieved, The Republic: Liberal and Conservative Conflict, The National Front Regime (1958–1974), Post-National Front Years, Post 1990, Recent Developments

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