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La región de Amazonas cubre el 40% del territorio de Colombia.
False
La región Andina incluye los departamentos de Caldas y Quindío.
True
La región Caribe es la mayor región natural de Colombia.
False
La región de Orinoquía se caracteriza por tener selvas densas y ríos.
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La región Andina es la única región con terreno montañoso en Colombia.
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La región de ______ cubre el 30% del territorio de Colombia.
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La región Andina se caracteriza por tener ______ y geografía variada.
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La región ______ comprende las islas de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina.
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La región de ______ se encuentra en la frontera con Venezuela.
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La región ______ es rica en biodiversidad y recursos naturales, incluyendo oro y madera.
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Study Notes
Regionales Naturales de Colombia
Colombia is divided into six natural regions, each with its unique characteristics, climate, and geography.
1. Amazonas Region
- Covers 35% of Colombia's territory
- Includes the departments of Amazonas, Caquetá, Guainía, Guaviare, Putumayo, and Vaupés
- Characterized by dense rainforests, rivers, and wetlands
- Home to indigenous communities and vast biodiversity
2. Andean Region
- Covers 25% of Colombia's territory
- Includes the departments of Antioquia, Boyacá, Caldas, Cauca, Cundinamarca, Huila, La Guajira, Quindío, and Risaralda
- Characterized by mountainous terrain, valleys, and snow-capped peaks
- Home to major cities, including Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali
3. Caribbean Region
- Covers 15% of Colombia's territory
- Includes the departments of Atlántico, Bolívar, Cesar, Córdoba, La Guajira, Magdalena, and Sucre
- Characterized by coastal plains, tropical savannas, and coral reefs
- Home to major ports, including Barranquilla and Cartagena
4. Orinoquía Region
- Covers 20% of Colombia's territory
- Includes the departments of Arauca, Casanare, Meta, and Vichada
- Characterized by savannas, grasslands, and tropical dry forests
- Home to cattle ranches and oil fields
5. Pacific Region
- Covers 10% of Colombia's territory
- Includes the departments of Chocó, Nariño, and Valle del Cauca
- Characterized by rugged coastlines, rainforests, and tropical wetlands
- Home to Afro-Colombian communities and major ports, including Buenaventura
6. Insular Region
- Comprises the islands of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina
- Characterized by coral reefs, beaches, and tropical forests
- Important tourist destinations and fishing industries
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