The Andes mountains form the most populated region of Colombia and contain the majority of the country's urban centers. They were also the location of the most significant pre-Columbian indigenous settlements. Beyond the Colombian Massif in the south-western departments of Cauca and Nariño, the Colombian Andes divide into three branches known as "cordilleras" (from the Spanish for mountain range): the West Andes run adjacent to the Pacific coast and is home to the city of Cali. The Central Andes run up the center of the country between the Cauca and Magdalena river valleys (to the west and east respectively) and includes the cities of Medellín, Manizales and Pereira. The East Andes extend northeast towards the Guajira Peninsula, and includes the cities of Bogotá, Bucaramanga and Cúcuta.
The climate and vegetation of the region vary considerably according to altitude, but as a general rule the land can be divided into the tierra caliente (hot land) of river valleys and basins below 1,000 m; the more temperate conditions of the tierra templada (temperate land, approximately 1,000 m to 2,000 m) and tierra fría (cold land, 2,000 m to 3,200 m), which include the most productive land and the majority of the population; and the alpine conditions of the zona forestada (forested zone, 3,200 m to 3,900 m), páramos (3,900 m to 4,600 m) and tierra helada (frozen land, 4,600 m and above).
The Andean Region is one of the 10 administrative regions in which Venezuela was divided for its development plans; the region is composed by the states of Mérida, Táchira, Trujillo and Barinas; and the region is located straddling the Andes Mountain Range. Except for the people of the Llanos in Eastern Barinas, natives from this region are usually referred to as "gochos".¹
It has a total population of 3,607,720 and a density of 39,84 people per square kilometer. The Andean region makes up a mountain-like system with moors, lagoons, valleys, towns and many churches, and within these places it is possible to experience a wide variety of weather, like: mild, gelid, dry, humid and warm weather.
In its total area of 90.552 km2; savannah landscapes, rain forests, gelid desert zones with desert-like vegetation and moors of perpetual snow can be seen. This region is known for having significantly more tempered weather than the rest of the country.
The largest city in this region is San Cristóbal in Táchira.
TheColumbia is one of the first breeds of sheep developed in the United States. The product of USDA and university research, it was intended to be an improved breed specially built for the Western ranges of the country (where the majority of sheep raising takes place). Beginning in 1912 in Laramie, Wyoming, Lincoln rams were crossed with Rambouillet ewes. In 1918, the foundation flock was moved to the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station near Dubois, Idaho, for further refinement. Today's Columbia is a popular breed, with heavy, white fleeces and good growth characteristics. It is one of the larger breeds, and is often used for cross breeding in commercial western flocks.
Characteristics
Adult rams weigh between 275 and 400lb (125 and 181kg), while females weigh between 175 and 300lb (79 and 136kg). An average fleece from an ewe weighs from 10 to 16lb (4.5 to 7.3kg) with a yield of 45 to 55%. The staple length of the wool ranges from 3.5 to 5in (8.9 to 12.7cm). The wool is classified as medium wool with a spin count of 50s to 60s. The wool varies from 31.0 to 24.0 microns.
Discover the landscapes and different cultures of Colombian Andean Region.
By V&P Wanderlusters LLC
published: 30 Oct 2020
THE ANDEAN REGION OF COLOMBIA
Alejandro Ramirez Gaviria
The National Training Service SENA
Course 2269507
Juan Guillermo Valencia Associate’s Degree in Tourism Guidance
published: 09 Sep 2021
The Andean Region of Colombia
Hi everyone! This video describes some relevant aspects of the Andean Region of Colombia. I hope it is helpful for you to improve your English skills and your knowledge of Colombia. If you have any doubt or suggestions, do not hesitate to tell me in the comment section. Bye-Bye!
published: 18 Oct 2020
Andean Region of Colombia
Intercultural Project - Part 2
By:
Carolina Urrego Galvis
Presented to:
Paula Posada Lancheros
UMNG
2020
published: 15 Jul 2020
Andean region of Colombia
Parque del Cafe y Panaca
published: 02 May 2020
Andean Region Culture
Food, Traditions, Festivals, Customs, and Landscapes.
published: 14 Jul 2017
Andean White eared Opossum High in the Andean region of Colombia. By Sergio Escobar-Lasso
This is one of the most beautiful Andean opossum species that inhabits the mountains of Colombia. Help me to conserve it and its habitat.
published: 07 Apr 2020
andean region , social studies. gastronomy colombia-
Hi everyone! This video describes some relevant aspects of the Andean Region of Colombia. I hope it is helpful for you to improve your English skills and your k...
Hi everyone! This video describes some relevant aspects of the Andean Region of Colombia. I hope it is helpful for you to improve your English skills and your knowledge of Colombia. If you have any doubt or suggestions, do not hesitate to tell me in the comment section. Bye-Bye!
Hi everyone! This video describes some relevant aspects of the Andean Region of Colombia. I hope it is helpful for you to improve your English skills and your knowledge of Colombia. If you have any doubt or suggestions, do not hesitate to tell me in the comment section. Bye-Bye!
Hi everyone! This video describes some relevant aspects of the Andean Region of Colombia. I hope it is helpful for you to improve your English skills and your knowledge of Colombia. If you have any doubt or suggestions, do not hesitate to tell me in the comment section. Bye-Bye!
The Andes mountains form the most populated region of Colombia and contain the majority of the country's urban centers. They were also the location of the most significant pre-Columbian indigenous settlements. Beyond the Colombian Massif in the south-western departments of Cauca and Nariño, the Colombian Andes divide into three branches known as "cordilleras" (from the Spanish for mountain range): the West Andes run adjacent to the Pacific coast and is home to the city of Cali. The Central Andes run up the center of the country between the Cauca and Magdalena river valleys (to the west and east respectively) and includes the cities of Medellín, Manizales and Pereira. The East Andes extend northeast towards the Guajira Peninsula, and includes the cities of Bogotá, Bucaramanga and Cúcuta.
The climate and vegetation of the region vary considerably according to altitude, but as a general rule the land can be divided into the tierra caliente (hot land) of river valleys and basins below 1,000 m; the more temperate conditions of the tierra templada (temperate land, approximately 1,000 m to 2,000 m) and tierra fría (cold land, 2,000 m to 3,200 m), which include the most productive land and the majority of the population; and the alpine conditions of the zona forestada (forested zone, 3,200 m to 3,900 m), páramos (3,900 m to 4,600 m) and tierra helada (frozen land, 4,600 m and above).