Insular region of Colombia
| Insular region | |
|---|---|
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| Ecology | |
| Realm | Neotropic |
| Biome | Marine, Mangroves, Coral Reefs |
| Geography | |
| Country |
 Colombia |
| Oceans or seas | Caribbean Sea, Pacific Ocean |
| Climate type | Tropical |
The insular region of Colombia includes the oceanic islands outside the continental territories. In the Caribbean this includes the San Andrés and Providencia Islands near the coast of Nicaragua and the many coastal islands along mainland Colombia. In the Pacific is includes Gorgona Island and Malpelo Island. The ecosystems and wildlife found on these island are respective to the mainland areas they are near to. For example, the terrestrial habitat on Gorgona Island is tropical rainforest similar to what is found in the Pacific lowlands.
Pacific islands
- Gorgona Island (Isla Gorgona): 35 km (22 mi) off the coast of Cauca Department near the town of Guapi
- Gorgonilla Island (Isla Gorgonilla): smaller island next to Gorgona Island
- Malpelo Island (Isla Malpelo): 500 km (310 mi) off the Colombian coast
- Palm Island (Isla Palma): at the mouth of Málaga Bay (Bahía Málaga)
Caribbean islands
A map of Archipelago of San Bernardo
- San Andrés and Providencia
- Archipiélago de San Bernardo
- Islas del Rosario
- Fuerte Island
- Barú Island
- Tortuguilla Island
- Tierra Bomba Island
Protected areas
Main article: List of national parks of Colombia
- PNN Uramba Bahía Málaga
- PNN Isla Gorgona
- SFF Malpelo
- PNN Corales del Rosario y San Bernardo
- PNN Old Providence McBean Lagoon
See also
- Natural regions of Colombia
- Pacific/Chocó Natural Region, Colombia
- Caribbean Natural Region, Colombia
References
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