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Important Facts

Important Facts. General Facts. Ports on both Atlantic and Pacific Major Distribution Center – strategically located as a key distribution center to the Americas Rapidly expanding middle class Large oil and gas reserves in Meta, Casanare, Arauca departments Conveniently located:

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Important Facts

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  1. Important Facts General Facts • Ports on both Atlantic and Pacific • Major Distribution Center – strategically located as a key distribution center to the Americas • Rapidly expanding middle class • Large oil and gas reserves in Meta, Casanare, Arauca departments • Conveniently located: • - Chicago to Bogotá– 6 hours • New York to Bogotá– 8 ours • Los Angeles to Bogotá – 9-11 hours

  2. Population Size and Density Demographic Information Colombia is a major country with several investment markets Colombia is the world’s 28th largest country in terms of population – 45 million 9 cities with populations over 500,000 Bogotá, withnearly 8 millioninhabitants, isthe 28thlargestcity in terms of population 75% of the population resides in urban areas; Estimated that Colombia will the 4th largest country in the Western Hemisphere by 2050; 63% of the population is younger than 35, and 83% is younger than 50;

  3. GDP Growth 2000-2010 Economic Indicators Colombia’s GDP growth has been remarkably stable in the last 10 years SOURCE: IMF for historical, EIU for projected, 2010 *Note: 2009 figures are estimated

  4. Colombia and World GDP Growth (%) 2000-2010 Economic Indicators Colombia’s economic growth stands out compared to the rest of the world SOURCE: DANE (National Accounts), DNP, EIU (Market Indicators & Forecasts) *Note: EIU world forecast

  5. GDP per Capita 2000-2010 Economic Indicators Colombia’s per Capita income is growing faster than many other Latin American countries SOURCE: IMF; EIU, 2010

  6. Inflation 1981-2008 Economic Indicators Colombia’s inflation rates have remained markedly stable SOURCE: World Bank, 2010

  7. Exports by Sector (USD mil, FOB) 1999-2008 Major Exports Colombia’s economy is 3x larger than it was 8 years ago Oil and coal exports: - 45% of total export value - 7% of GDP SOURCE: DANE, 2009

  8. Foreign Direct Investment by Sector (%) 2005-2009 Economic Indicators Colombia offers many investment opportunities

  9. Tourism 2000 - 2009 Million Visitors Tourism Tourism in Colombia has nearly tripled in the last 8 years 1.75 1.45 .61 2008-2009 Variation: 17.2% SOURCE: DAS Note: Cruises included

  10. Student Enrollment Bogotá, 2002-2008 Education Student population has increased by over 60% since 2002 SOURCE: Ministry of Education, Colombia

  11. Homicides per 100,000 Inhabitants 2008 Safety & Security Bogotá is safer than many of the popular investment markets today SOURCE: Bogotá Camber of Commerce, based on information issued by AméricaEconomíaIntellenge and the Bogotá Metropolitan Police; FBI

  12. Executive Summary Colombia Business Environment and Operational Risk The Colombian Government has proven its commitment to generating the most favorable conditions for domestic and foreign investment instruments, including the creation of numerous free-trade zones, tax incentives and legal stability contracts. In the last few years, Colombia has experienced a marked improvement in its macroeconomic performance, internal security and stability for business. As a result, economic and social indicators have improved dramatically. Based on a variety of indicators, Colombia has achieved solid structural growth

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