Andean Region (Colombia)

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The Andean Region of Colombia is the most populated zone of the country and is located in north part of the Andes. In the territories of Colombia it has three branches known as "Cordilleras": Cordillera Oriental, Cordillera Central and Cordillera Occidental.

[edit] Description

In the south of Colombia, in the border with Ecuador, the Andes are just one cordillera with volcanic peaks of more than 5000 m, but in the north part has three branches.

[edit] Cities

The most important cities of this region are Bogotá, Medellín, Cúcuta and Bucaramanga.

Medellín

Skyline of Medellín
Skyline of Medellín

Cúcuta

It is the capital of the Norte de Santander Department. It has a population of 1,196,000 inhabitants.

Skyline of Cúcuta, Colombia
Skyline of Cúcuta, Colombia

Bucaramanga

Skyline of Bucaramanga, Colombia.
Skyline of Bucaramanga, Colombia.
The red one is the Andean Region of Colombia
The red one is the Andean Region of Colombia

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