Colombia’s Dual Coastlines on Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean

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Colombia’s Dual Coastlines on Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean

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Colombia’s Dual Coastlines on Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia, causing several deaths and widespread damage. The news highlights Colombia’s location in northwestern South America and its maritime frontage on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

Colombia geographical features: 

Dimension Key Details
Location Colombia is located in northwestern South America.
Land borders Colombia shares land borders with Panama, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador.
Maritime frontage Colombia has maritime frontage on the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, and it is the only South American country with both coastlines.
Equator The Equator passes through the southern edge of Colombia.
Andes (Cordilleras) The Colombian Andes divide into 3 Cordilleras: Occidental, Central, and Oriental.
Highest peak The highest peak is Pico Cristóbal Colón.
Major rivers Major rivers include the Amazon, Orinoco, Putumayo, and Magdalena.
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Consider the following statements about Colombia’s major rivers:


1. Amazon is included among Colombia’s major rivers.

2. Orinoco is included among Colombia’s major rivers.

3. Nile is included among Colombia’s major rivers.

Which of the statements given above are correct?