Colombia (Capital: Bogotá)
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