Orinoquía Region of Colombia

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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]

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  1. ^ (Spanish) MEMO: Natural Regions of Colombia Memo.com.co Accessed 22 August 2007.

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