Languages of Colombia

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Colombian Spanish — Spanish is the official language of Colombia.

[edit] Sign Languages

• Colombian Sign Language
• Providence Island Sign Language
• Colombian numerals

[edit] Indigenous languages

The languages of the country's ethnic groups are constitutionally recognized as official languages in their territories. In places with non-Spanish linguistic traditions, bilingual education is obligatory. More than 60 aboriginal languages exist today. Among others:

• Arawakan languages
• Bora
• Cocama-Cocamilla
• Cocoma
• Cofán
• Cuiba
• Guahibo
• Guayabero
• Huitoto (linguistics)
• Kuna
• Macaguán
• Minica Huitoto
• Murui Huitoto
• Paezan languages
• Playero
• Páez
• San Andrés-Providencia Creole
• Ticuna
• Uw Cuwa
• Wayuu

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