Colombian Spanish (or español colombiano, pronounced [‘espa’njol kɔlɔmbi’ano]) is considered as one of the most clear and and beautiful forms of the Spanish language. The Caro y Cuervo Institute in Bogotá is the main Colombian institution promoting the scholarly study of the language and literature of both Colombia and Spanish America generally. The educated speech of Bogotá, a generally conservative variety of Spanish, holds high popular prestige among Spanish-speakers throughout the Americas Written alphabet: Latin Official language in: República de Colombia