WEATHER IN COLOMBIA

Mauren Orozco
COLOMBIAN NATURAL DIVESITY!
Colombia is home to a startling
array of climates, from dry,
hot desert to humid jungle and
freezing mountainous regions.

Today, we will see how

climate varies from the
northern parts to the southern
CARIBBEAN COAST REGION
• It comprises the northern part of Colombia.
• It is mainly composed of eight tropical
departments, located contiguous to the
Caribbean.
• Its economy is based on tourism, livestock
and mining.
• Known for its peacefulness and easygoing
demeanour, the inhabitants from the region
enjoy a warm and dry climate and a clean
and calm seaboard which is the main pillar
of their identity.
 ANDEAN NATURAL REGION
• It can be found in the center of Colombia. It is the most
populated region of Colombia.
• The climate and vegetation of the region vary
considerably according to altitude. However, it can be
said that, generally, it is mild, warm or cold, which
provides the ideal conditions for agriculture richness,
allowing to by one of the main producer worldwide for
products like: coffee, flowers, cacao, fruits and so on.
• The Andes region which have different thermal floors
and is located in the tropical region, has made Colombia
one of the richest country in flora and fauna diversity.
PACIFIC REGION
• It hosts the most biodiversity and presents the highest
annual rainfall density in the country. 
• In the Pacific region is located the well known Darien
jungle in the limits with Panama, with undiscovered
places, were unclassified species of fauna and flora can
be found.
• The humpback whales selected the Pacific region to
breed and mate, and some turtle species to deposit
their eggs, this is the reason why many tourist decide to
come every year to watch them in their natural habitat,
enjoying the beautiful symphony produced by the
whales during their mating.
• Generally speaking, it holds a humid tropical climate.
ORINOQUIA REGION

• It is also known colloquially as the Eastern Plains

from the Spanish Llanos Orientales.
• It is situated in the east part of Colombia.
• The ecosystems of the region are tropical savanna
with gallery forests and wetlands along the rivers.
• Its economy is based on fishing, livestock,
agriculture and trade.
• The region covers most of the area of the
departments of Meta, Arauca, Casanare and
Vichada.
• “Joropo”, “Galerón”, and “Zumba que zumba” are
some of most traditional dances in this region.
AMAZON NATURAL REGION
• Amazonía region in southern Colombia encompasses
the departments of Amazonas, Caquetá, Guainía,
Guaviare, Putumayo and Vaupés, and covers the 35%
of Colombia's total territory.
• The region is mostly covered by tropical rainforest, or
jungle, which is a part of the massive Amazon
rainforest.
• More specifically, it can classified as a tropical moist
broadleaf forest.
• There are several Indian festivities and ceremonies
and they have a great religious character.