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Posted 18 Jan 2025

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Colombia (Capital: Bogotá)

Map showing location of Colombia

At least 30 people have been killed in clashes between rival left-wing groups near Colombia's tense border with Venezuela.

Political Features

  • Known as Gateway of South America because it lies in northwestern part of continent where South America connects with Central and North America.
  • Land boundaries: Venezuela and Brazil (east); Panama (north); Peru and Ecuador (south).
  • Maritime Boundaries: Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean

Geographical Features

  • Two major physical regions: the Andes and the broad lowlands
  • Major Rivers: Amazon, Orinoco etc.
  • Highest point: Pico Cristobal Colon
  • Tags :
  • Columbia
  • Bogotá
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