Bogotá is the capital and largest city of Colombia, located in the central part of the country in the Andean region. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 2,640 meters (8,660 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest capital cities in the world. With a population of over 7 million people in the city and around 10 million in the greater metropolitan area, Bogotá is a bustling and cosmopolitan metropolis.