Colombian Climate Zones by Altitude

This page presents a cross-sectional view of Colombia's climate zones based on altitude. The diagram illustrates how temperature and vegetation change as elevation increases. The climate zones are divided into:

1. Cálido (Hot): 0-1000m, >24°C
2. Templado (Temperate): 1000-2000m, >17.5°C
3. Frío (Cold): 2000-3000m, >12°C
4. Páramo: 3000-4700m, >5°C
5. Nieves Perpetuas (Perpetual Snow): >4700m, 0°C

Each zone is depicted with characteristic vegetation and temperature ranges, providing a clear visual representation of Colombia's vertical climate diversity.

Definition: Pisos térmicos (thermal floors) is a concept used in tropical countries to describe how climate changes with altitude.

Example: Bogotá, located at about 2,640 meters above sea level, falls within the "Frío" climate zone, while coastal cities like Cartagena are in the "Cálido" zone.

River Basins of Colombia

This page presents a detailed map of Colombia's river basins, also known as vertientes fluviales. The map is color-coded to show the five main river basins:

1. Amazon Basin (yellow)
2. Caribbean Basin (blue)
3. Catatumbo Basin (green)
4. Orinoco Basin (orange)
5. Pacific Basin (purple)

Each basin is clearly delineated, showing the extensive network of rivers that drain into these major systems. The map also includes departmental boundaries and major cities for reference.

Definition: Vertientes fluviales refers to the slope or area of land from which water drains into a particular river system or basin.

Example: The Magdalena River, part of the Caribbean Basin, is Colombia's principal river, running north through the western half of the country.

Hydrographic Basins of Colombia

This page presents a comprehensive Mapa de Colombia y sus departamentos with a focus on the country's major river systems and hydrographic basins. The map is color-coded to distinguish between different river basins and shows the intricate network of rivers across Colombia.

Key features of this hydrographic map include:

1. Major rivers such as the Magdalena, Cauca, Atrato, and Orinoco
2. Smaller tributaries and their connections
3. Color-coded regions representing different hydrographic basins
4. Departmental boundaries for geographical context

This map is crucial for understanding Colombia's water resources and their distribution across the country.

Vocabulary: Cuencas Hidrográficas - This term refers to the hydrographic basins or watersheds, which are areas of land where all surface water converges to a single point, usually the exit of the basin.

Highlight: The map clearly shows how Las regiones naturales de Colombia y sus características are closely tied to the country's river systems and watersheds.