Colombia is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of South America.

How large and how populated is Colombia?

Colombia covers approximately 1,141,750 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 52,695,952, recorded for 2,024. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

How many national parks are associated with Colombia?

Colombia is associated with 28 national parks in the dataset. That count makes the location relevant as a park-discovery entry point, whether it is being viewed as a country, a region, or a broader geographic grouping.

Which national parks are associated with Colombia?

The dataset links Colombia with the following national parks: Amacayacu National Natural Park, Bahía Portete – Kaurrele National Natural Park, Bosque Seco del Patía Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Chingaza National Natural Park, Chiribiquete National Park, Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta, Cueva de los Guácharos National Natural Park, Doña Juana-Cascabel Volcanic Complex National Natural Park. This list gives a direct protected-area overview for the location and is often the quickest way to understand why the place matters in MoriAtlas.

Which countries or regions are associated with Colombia?

Colombia is associated with the following country or countries: Colombia. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Antioquia Department, Bolívar Department, Caldas Department, Caquetá, Caquetá Department, Cauca Department, Chocó, Chocó Department. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Colombia?

The official name of Colombia is Republic of Colombia, and its native name is República de Colombia. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Colombia?

Colombia is associated with the following language codes: es, and with the time zone America/Bogota. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Colombia?

Colombia is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

Is Colombia considered mountainous?

Yes. Colombia is classified as mountainous in the dataset. That usually suggests stronger relief, more topographic variation, and a physical setting that may support distinctive regional landscapes and park systems.

What are the main country facts for Colombia?

For Colombia, the capital is Bogotá, the largest city is Bogotá, and the associated currency code is COP. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Colombia in geographic datasets?

Colombia is identified by the ISO code CO and the country code CO. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

How many national parks are in Colombia, and which ones are they?

Colombia is associated with 28 national parks in the dataset: Amacayacu National Natural Park, Bahía Portete – Kaurrele National Natural Park, Bosque Seco del Patía Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, Chingaza National Natural Park, Chiribiquete National Park, Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta, Cueva de los Guácharos National Natural Park, Doña Juana-Cascabel Volcanic Complex National Natural Park. This makes the country page one of the strongest entry points for browsing its protected landscapes at a national scale.

Which regions are associated with Colombia?

Colombia is associated with the following region or regions: Antioquia Department, Bolívar Department, Caldas Department, Caquetá, Caquetá Department, Cauca Department, Chocó, Chocó Department. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Browse mapped protected landscapes and understand the geographic distribution of Colombia's conservation areas.

Colombia National Parks and Protected Areas: An Atlas of Geographic Discovery

Colombia, a nation celebrated for its extraordinary biodiversity and varied geography, presents a rich tapestry of national parks and protected natural areas. This atlas entry point allows for structured exploration of Colombia's conservation landscapes, from Andean highlands to Amazonian rainforests and coastal territories. Discover the mapped boundaries, regional context, and geographic spread of protected lands that define the natural heritage of this South American country.

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Park system

Colombia Park System: Mapping Scale and Diversity Across Protected Areas

Analyze the relationships between park scale, establishment history, and diverse tropical habitats.

Explorer tools allow systematic evaluation of Colombian national parks and protected landscapes across diverse terrain from the Andes to coastal marine environments. Aggregated statistics from known atlas records provide immediate context on median park sizes, historical designations, and habitat distributions to support regional comparisons.

Known protected area

86,239 km²

Area data available for 33 of 37 parks.

Median park size

562 km²

Median across 33 parks with known area.

Oldest known park

Cueva de los Guácharos National Natural Park

Established in 1960.

Largest known park

Chiribiquete National Park

Recorded area: 43,000 km².

Designation distribution

National park28

Protected area5

Wildlife reserve3

Natural monument1

Habitat distribution

Tropical forest16

Wetland16

Montane forest14

Riverine habitat14

Alpine meadow10

12 more categories represented

Climate distribution

Tropical20

Alpine5

Arid3

Subtropical2

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Discover Colombia's National Parks and Protected Areas: A Geographic Atlas

Browse the comprehensive atlas of national parks and protected areas within Colombia, a biodiverse South American nation featuring the Andes, Amazon, and coastal regions. Understand the geographic distribution of these crucial conservation landscapes, tracing their spread across diverse ecosystems and regional contexts for informed exploration.

Colombia is a presidential republic located in the northern part of South America. It spans approximately 1.14 million km² and has a population of around 52 million. The country features the Andes mountain range, extensive Amazon rainforest, and coastal regions on both the Caribbean and Pacific. Spanish is the official language, and Bogotá serves as the capital and largest city.

Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia, is a unitary presidential republic in South America. The country occupies a strategic location with access to both the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. It is divided into 32 departments plus a capital district. Colombia's population is predominantly of mixed European and indigenous ancestry, with significant Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities. The economy is one of the largest in Latin America, driven by agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and services.

Largest city:Bogotá

Currency code:COP

ISO code:CO

Parks count

Capital

Bogotá

Area

1,141,750 km²

Population

52,695,952 (2,024)

Coastal

Island

Mountainous

Landlocked

Park atlas37 parks

Mapped protected areas of Colombia, covering Andean peaks, Amazonian forests, and Caribbean coastal regions.

National Parks in Colombia, South America: Browse Protected Areas and Geography

Browse national parks and other protected areas across Colombia's diverse geography, encompassing Andean mountain ranges, Amazon rainforests, and Caribbean coastal zones. The country park list offers structured geographic context, enabling exploration of park distribution and distinct conservation landscapes within South America.

National parkColombia

Tayrona National Natural Park: Protected Landscape and Biodiversity Atlas

Explore its unique geography, mapped terrain, and vital ecosystems.

Tayrona National Natural Park serves as a prime example of a protected natural landscape at the confluence of major geographic features. Situated in Colombia's Caribbean coast, it is defined by the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta rising towards the sea, creating a distinct regional geography. Users can explore its mapped boundaries, understand its ecological gradient from coastal zones to montane forests, and appreciate its significance as a vital conservation area with rich biodiversity.

Area: 180 km²
Established: 1964
IUCN: II
Visitors: 545.8K annual

Tayrona National Natural Park Protected Area

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Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park: Colombia's Iconic Coastal Mountain Geography

Witness dramatic elevation changes and unique protected ecosystems.

Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park is a distinctive protected landscape located in northern Colombia. This isolated mountain range, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, features an unparalleled elevational gradient from sea level to nearly 5,700 meters. The park's geography encompasses a stunning diversity of ecosystems, including tropical dry forests, Andean cloud forests, unique páramo habitats, and glacial peaks, making it a vital area for atlas-based geographic discovery and conservation.

Area: 3,830 km²
Established: 1964
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park Atlas

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Los Katíos National Natural Park: Colombia National Park Protected Landscape

Geographic context and mapped terrain for a key Colombian conservation area.

Delve into Los Katíos National Natural Park, a designated National Park in Colombia, to understand its unique protected landscape and its place within the country's broader geography. This detailed view supports atlas exploration, enabling a clear grasp of the park's mapped boundaries and natural terrain for a structured approach to discovering protected areas.

Area: 720 km²
Established: 1974
IUCN: II
Relief: Mixed relief

Los Katíos National Natural Park Protected Area

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Los Nevados National Natural Park: Colombia's National Park and Protected Landscape

Detailed map context and protected land geography.

Los Nevados National Natural Park serves as a key protected area within Colombia, offering rich opportunities for geographic discovery. This page details the park's mapped boundaries and its contribution to the broader atlas of South American protected lands. Explore the unique landscape character and regional geographic significance that define Los Nevados National Natural Park as a vital natural reserve.

Area: 583 km²
Established: 1973
IUCN: II
Visitors: 39.9K annual

Los Nevados National Natural Park Protected Area

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Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park: Colombia's National Natural Park Protected Landscape

Explore the mapped geography and protected natural areas of this Colombian national park.

Delve into the geographical details and protected landscape identity of Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park, a significant national park within Colombia. This resource provides a structured atlas view of its mapped boundaries and natural terrain, contributing essential context to the broader Colombian geography and its protected areas.

Area: 1,200 km²
Established: 1977
IUCN: II
Visitors: 318.5K annual

Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park Atlas

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Amacayacu National Natural Park: Amazonian Flooded Forest and Protected Geography

Explore mapped park boundaries and biodiversity within the Amazon River ecosystem.

Amacayacu National Natural Park is a premier protected area in Colombia, defined by its expansive Amazonian rainforest along the Amazon River. This national park safeguards a complex geography of seasonally flooded forests, river islands, and intact jungle, supporting exceptional biodiversity. Users can explore the mapped extent of Amacayacu National Natural Park, understand its role as a crucial habitat for Amazon river dolphins and primates, and appreciate the dynamic landscape shaped by the river's pulse, all within a comprehensive atlas context.

Area: 2,935 km²
Established: 1975
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Amacayacu National Natural Park Protected Area

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Protected areaColombia

Galeras Protected Area: Exploring Colombia's Mapped Natural Landscapes

Discover the geography and protected terrain of Galeras.

The Galeras protected area in Colombia offers a distinct opportunity for geographic exploration, focusing on its defined boundaries and the natural landscape it encompasses. This resource details the park's setting within the Colombian geography, providing a map-centric view of its protected status. Understanding Galeras contributes to a broader appreciation of protected lands across South America and their unique terrain.

Relief: Mountain
Climate: Alpine
Access: Highly restricted

Galeras Protected Area Atlas

National parkVichada Department

El Tuparro National Natural Park: Mapped Protected Landscape in Colombia's Vichada Department

Explore the geography and savanna terrain of this Orinoco basin national park.

El Tuparro National Natural Park stands as a significant protected area in the Vichada Department, embodying the ecological richness of Colombia's Llanos Orientales. Its landscape comprises extensive tropical savannas, striking gallery forests along major rivers like the Orinoco, and dramatic rapids. This page provides an atlas-focused view of El Tuparro National Natural Park, detailing its geographic boundaries and its importance as a conservation corridor within the region, crucial for understanding South American protected lands.

Area: 5,480 km²
Established: 1970
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

El Tuparro National Natural Park Atlas

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Chiribiquete National Park: A National Park in Colombia's Geographic Atlas

Explore protected land and mapped terrain within Colombia.

Chiribiquete National Park offers a crucial point for exploring Colombia's protected natural areas. As a national park, its geographic scope and mapped landscape provide valuable context for understanding conservation efforts and regional geography. This page serves as an atlas entry, detailing the park's boundaries and its importance within the broader South American context.

Area: 43,000 km²
Established: 2018
Relief: Mountain
Climate: Tropical

Chiribiquete National Park Atlas

National parkCauca Department

Puracé National Natural Park: National Park Discovery and Geographic Context in Cauca Department

Explore its mapped protected landscape and regional natural geography.

Puracé National Natural Park offers a rich opportunity for geographic discovery within Colombia's Cauca Department. As a designated national park, its protected landscape serves as a key point of reference for understanding regional natural geography. This atlas-focused entry provides insight into the park's mapped boundaries and its significance as a protected area, facilitating a deeper comprehension of Colombia's conservation territories and natural terrain.

Area: 830 km²
Established: 1961
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Puracé National Natural Park Atlas

National parkHuila Department

Cueva de los Guácharos National Natural Park: National Park and Protected Landscape Exploration

Understand its geographic setting within Huila Department.

Cueva de los Guácharos National Natural Park stands as a protected natural area within the atlas of Huila Department, Colombia. This page provides essential geographic context for the park, detailing its mapped boundaries and its status as a national park. Users can delve into the regional landscape, understand its place in the broader geographic context, and engage with structured data for protected area discovery. The focus remains on the park's physical presence and its atlas relevance, not visitor logistics.

Area: 90.78 km²
Established: 1960
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Cueva de los Guácharos National Natural Park Atlas

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Protected areaColombia

Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta Protected Area: Detailed Geographic and Atlas Exploration

Explore the mapped boundaries and protected landscape of this Colombian conservation area.

Gain a deeper understanding of the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta, a vital protected area in Colombia. This detailed view focuses on its geographic setting, mapping its protected boundaries and contributing to a broader atlas perspective of South American natural landscapes. It serves as an essential resource for exploring the park's unique regional geography and its role as protected land.

Area: 4,280 km²
Relief: Lowland
Scope: Terrestrial
Water: Water-dominated

Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta Protected Area

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Landscape and environment

Understand how Colombia is shaped by terrain, ecosystems, and seasonal conditions

Colombia geography, nature, climate, and landscape context for park-focused travel research

Explore the physical geography, natural setting, and climate patterns of Colombia through a location-first overview built for travel research, national park discovery, and broader regional context. This section helps explain how landscapes, habitats, and environmental conditions shape what people search for, where they travel, and how they experience protected areas in Colombia.

Colombia geography and landscape

Colombia is located in the northwestern part of South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Its mainland neighbors are Venezuela to the east, Brazil to the southeast, Peru and Ecuador to the south and southwest, and Panama to the northwest. The terrain is diverse, featuring the Andes mountain range in the west, Amazon rainforest in the south and east, and coastal plains along both oceans.

Colombia nature and environment

Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, hosting a wide range of ecosystems including tropical rainforests, cloud forests, alpine páramo, and coastal mangroves. The country has numerous national parks and protected areas that preserve its rich flora and fauna. The Andes region contains unique high-altitude environments, while both Caribbean and Pacific coasts support distinct marine ecosystems.

Colombia climate and seasonal conditions

Colombia's climate varies significantly by region due to its diverse topography. The coastal and lowland areas are tropical, while higher elevations in the Andes have cooler temperatures. The country experiences two rainy seasons in most regions, with regional variations depending on elevation and proximity to the equator.

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Visualize Colombia's expansive network of national parks and protected areas, tracing their locations across Andean regions, Amazon rainforest, and coastlines.

Mapped National Parks of Colombia: Explore Protected Areas and Geographic Distribution

Browse the geographic spread of Colombia's national parks and diverse protected areas, from Caribbean coasts to Andean peaks and Amazonian lowlands. This map preview provides a spatial understanding of conservation landscapes, inviting you to explore the full, detailed country park map for deeper atlas exploration.

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Investigate Colombia Natural Features and Protected Landscape Geography

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Explore Colombia's diverse park geography, from Andean ranges to Amazonian forests and Caribbean coastal zones.

Frequently Asked Questions About National Parks and Protected Areas in Colombia

Discover common questions regarding Colombia's national parks and other protected natural areas, encompassing its vast geographic spread across South America. Gain clarity on the distribution of protected landscapes, key conservation efforts, and regional park distinctions, essential for comprehensive atlas-style exploration of this biodiverse nation.

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Continue Exploring Colombia's Protected Area Classification System

Deepen your understanding of Colombia's conservation framework by delving into its specific protected area designations. This pathway allows for a focused exploration of categories like national parks and wildlife reserves, offering detailed context and enabling comparative discovery across the nation's unique natural landscapes. Navigate further into the geography and classification of Colombia's vital protected lands.

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