Orinoquía Region of Colombia

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

The Orinoquía Region (Spanish: Región de la Orinoquía) is one of the five natural regions of Colombia. It is also known colloquially as Eastern 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.^[1]

References

External links

• Colombian Ministry of Environmental Affairs
• Colombian entity Corporinoquia
• Colombialink - Orinoquia

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