Colombia's Natural Regions
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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.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

La región Andina es la única región con terreno montañoso en Colombia.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

La región de ______ cubre el 30% del territorio de Colombia.

<p>Amazonas</p> Signup and view all the answers

La región Andina se caracteriza por tener ______ y geografía variada.

<p>climas</p> Signup and view all the answers

La región ______ comprende las islas de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina.

<p>Insular</p> Signup and view all the answers

La región de ______ se encuentra en la frontera con Venezuela.

<p>Orinoquía</p> Signup and view all the answers

La región ______ es rica en biodiversidad y recursos naturales, incluyendo oro y madera.

<p>Pacific</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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