Colombian Geography and Nature

Landscapes and Climate

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  1. Which feature of its coasts is unique among South American countries?
  2. Into how many ranges does the Andes divide in Colombia?
  3. Which river, flowing north between the Central and Eastern ranges to the Caribbean, is the main river of Colombia?
  4. Which lowland plains in the east, drained by tributaries of the Orinoco, are known as the Llanos?
  5. How many natural regions are commonly recognised in Colombia?
  6. Which river of five colours in the Serrania de la Macarena is famous for its red, yellow and green plants?
  7. Which Caribbean archipelago belongs to Colombia but lies close to Nicaragua?
  8. Which Pacific island of Colombia is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for sharks?
  9. Which snow-capped coastal range rises to over 5,700 metres near Santa Marta?
  10. Which highland plain around Bogota is called the Sabana?
  11. Which thermal floor does Bogota belong to, at about 2,600 metres?
  12. A town lies at 1,500 metres. In which thermal floor is it, and what is the typical product?
  13. Which highland plant, with soft silver leaves, is typical of the Colombian paramo?
  14. Which volcano eruption in 1985 buried the town of Armero?
  15. Which lake is the largest in Colombia, in the department of Boyaca?
  16. Which desert in the department of La Guajira is in the north?
  17. Which five countries share a land border with Colombia?
  18. Which country has more bird species than any other, with about 1,900?
  19. Which wettest region on the Pacific coast of Colombia is among the rainiest places on Earth?
  20. Which volcano near Pasto is one of the most active in Colombia?
  21. Which river, flowing between the Western and Central ranges, joins the Magdalena in the north?
  22. Which natural region covers more than a third of Colombia but holds only a tiny share of its people?
  23. Which list orders the thermal floors from the lowest altitude to the highest?
  24. Which national park on the Caribbean coast has forest, beaches and ruins of the Tayrona culture?
  25. Which list pairs each natural region with a department that lies in it?

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