Orinoquía Region (Colombia)

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Map of Colombia subdivided into five regions; The Orinoquía Region covering the eastern part of the country, predominantly plains.
Map of Colombia subdivided into five regions; The Orinoquía Region covering the eastern part of the country, predominantly plains.

The Orinoquía Region (from the spanish Región de la Orinoquía is one of the five regional administrative divisions of Colombia. It is also known colloquialy as Oriental Plains from the spanish Llanos Orientales. The region covers most of the area of the departments of Meta, Arauca, Casanare and Vichada. The region is rich in oil and is apt for extensive ranching.

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