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There are many Colombian languages that are spoken widely in the country of Colombia, a country located in the continent of South America. There are many languages in Colombia that are still in use, while there are some other languages, which are no more spoken by the people of the country, though they used to be in practice in the past.
The total number of Colombian languages, that is, the languages spoken by the people of Colombia is 101. Of them as many as 81 are still spoken in the country. Some of the existing languages in the country are Achagua, Arhuaco, Camsá, Carijona, Desano, Guayabero, Piaroa, Piratapuyo, Siona, Tariano and Totoro.
The most important language of the country of Bogota is Spanish. It is the national language of the country. Spanish is termed a Romance language and belongs to the subdivision of the Indo-European family of languages called the Italic group of languages. The Spanish language has its origin in the south-western part of the country of Europe.
Achagua is one of the important languages of Colombia. This language is spoken by the people who live in the eastern region of Colombia. This language belongs to the group of languages called the Maipurean Arawakan language group.
There are 21 extinct languages at Colombia in South America. These languages were once spoken by the people who used to live here at one point of time. Some of these extinct languages are Andaqui, Barbacoas, Chipiajes, Omejes, Ponares, Runa, Natagaimas, Cauca and Anserma.
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