Most of the population (over 86 percent) is either mestizo (having both Amerindian and white ancestry) or white. People of African (10.4 percent) and indigenous or Amerindian (over 3.4 percent) origin make up the rest of the Colombian population.

Are Colombians white?

It is nevertheless estimated that 40% of the Colombian population can be categorized as white, forming the second-largest racial group, after Mestizo Colombians (47%).

What race are Colombian Americans?

Ethnically, Colombian Americans are a diverse population including Colombians of European ancestry (mainly Spanish) ancestry, Castizo (1/4 Amerindian/ 3/4 European) and mestizo (Half Amerindian/European), Afro-Colombians, and Colombians of Indigenous ancestry.

What state has the most Colombians?

Florida had the largest number of Colombian immigrants among U.S. states, estimated at 230,000. New York and New Jersey also had large populations from Colombia, with 100,000 and 75,000 immigrants, respectively.

Which language is used in Colombia?

Spanish Colombia/Official languages More than 99.5% of Colombians speak Spanish. English has official status in the San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina Islands. In addition to Spanish, there are several other languages spoken in Colombia. Sixty-five of these languages are Amerindian in nature.

When did slavery end in Brazil?

May 13, 1888 On May 13, 1888, Brazilian Princess Isabel of Bragança signed Imperial Law number 3,353. Although it contained just 18 words, it is one of the most important pieces of legislation in Brazilian history. Called the “Golden Law,” it abolished slavery in all its forms.