Colombia topographic map
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Colombia
The climate of Colombia is characterized for being tropical presenting variations within six natural regions and depending on the altitude, temperature, humidity, winds and rainfall. Colombia has a diverse range of climate zones, including tropical rainforests, savannas, steppes, deserts and mountain climates.
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Name: Colombia topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Colombia (-4.22809 -82.12436 16.04955 -66.85111)
Average elevation: 248 m
Minimum elevation: -2 m
Maximum elevation: 5,683 m
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