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  • A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, resulting in fatalities and significant damage.
  • Colombia, in Northwestern South America, borders Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador, with coastlines on the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
  • The Colombian Andes split into three Cordilleras: Occidental, Central, and Oriental, with Pico Cristóbal Colón as its highest peak.

In Summary

7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing several deaths and widespread damage

Political Features

  • Location: Northwestern South America.
  • Land Borders: Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru and Ecuador.
  • Maritime Frontage: Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, only South American country with both coastlines.
  • Equator: Passes through the southern edge of Colombia.

Geographical Features

  • Andes: Colombian Andes divide into 3 Cordilleras — Occidental, Central and Oriental.
  • Highest Peak: Pico Cristóbal Colón
  • Major Rivers: Amazon, Orinoco, Putumayo, Magdalena, etc.
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The Magdalena River is the principal river of Colombia, flowing northwards through the country's central mountain range. It is crucial for transportation, agriculture, and historically, as a major waterway.

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Pico Cristóbal Colón is the highest peak in Colombia, located in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range. It is a significant geographical feature within the country.

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A cordillera is a chain or system of mountain ranges that are parallel to each other. In Colombia, the Andes Mountains are divided into three distinct cordilleras: Occidental, Central, and Oriental.

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