New Granada

New Granada was a historical region in northern South America that existed from 1819 to 1831, encompassing territories of present-day Colombia, Panama, and parts of Ecuador and Venezuela. It was a former Spanish colony that gained independence following the Latin American wars of independence. As a political entity, New Granada served as a republic with its capital in Bogotá. Its formation marked the beginning of modern Colombia’s nationhood, and it played a key role in the political and social development of the region during the early 19th century.