Colombia Flashcards
The Guajira Peninsula is shared by Colombia and what other country?
Venezuela
The Gulf of Uraba is an inlet of what gulf that borders NW Colombia on its Caribbean coast?
Gulf of Darien
What is the most densely populated island in the world?
Santa Cruz del Islote
What island is home to the Seaflower UNESCO Biosphere Reserve?
San Andres
What is the second largest city in Colombia?
Medellin
What is the third largest city in Colombia?
Cali
What city is located at the mouth of the Magdalena River?
Barranquilla
What is the main Pacific port for Colombia?
Buenaventura
Buenaventura is mainly located on what island?
Cascajal Island
The Cuaca River is a tributary of what river in Colombia?
Magdalena River
Cali is located on what river?
Cuaca River
Bolivar Square is located in what city?
Bogota
Medellin is located in what valley?
Aburra Valley
Western Tunnel, the longest tunnel in Latin America, is located in what city?
Medellin
The Dique Canal is located in what city?
Cartagena
What is the largest state in Colombia by area?
Amazonas
What is the highest coastal range in the world?
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
What is the second highest plateau in the world after the Tibetan Plateau?
Altiplano
What is the fifth largest city in Colombia
Cartagena
What is the highest volcano of Colombia?
Nevado del Huila
What volcano swallowed the town of Armero in Colombia in 1985?
Nevado del Ruiz
