COLOMBIAMODA INEXMODA

• Colombia has a strategic location as a connecting point between Central and South America.
• Colombia, the 5th largest country among Latin American countries in terms of surface area, has coasts on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea.
• Its border neighbors are Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil .
• With a population of approximately 52 million , Colombia is the second largest country in Latin America, after Brazil and Mexico. It is the 3rd most populous country.
• Colombia’s exports increased by 30% in 2021, reaching $ 40 billion . Its imports increased by 40%, reaching $ 61 billion .
• The main countries for Colombia’s exports are the United States, China, Panama, Brazil, Ecuador, India, Turkey, Mexico, Chile and Peru.
• There are a total of 97 free zones in Colombia (19 in Turkey).
• The textile industry is one of the most traditional and important economic sectors in Colombia.
• These Dynamic Businesses employ almost half a million people.
• The country’s manufacturing sector accounts for approximately 9.4% of its GDP.
• This Latin American country not only supplies its own domestic market, but is also a major exporter of textile products internationally.
• Denim production is one of the most important sub-product groups in the Colombian ready-to-wear and apparel sector. The city of Medellin, which is the textile and ready-to-wear production base of Colombia, is also the epicenter of denim manufacturers.
• Colombia is known worldwide for its high- quality clothing and products such as Jeans, Children’s Dresses, Underwear, Swimwear and Shapewear, thanks to various free trade agreements.
• Known as Colombia’s textile and garment production base , the city of Medellin is also the epicenter of denim manufacturers.
• Turkish citizens are exempt from visa for travels with a residence period of up to 90 days .

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