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Colombia
Colombia is one of the equatorial
countries of the world, but unique in its
extreme topography and abundance of water.
From Bogota, a drive of one or two hours
North, South, East or West can take you to
landscapes which are as diverse as they are
beautiful. To the East are the oriental
plains which stretch out far beyond the
horizon with little modulation. To the North
are the more rugged contours of the higher
Andean region. To the South the weather is
sub-tropical and has the accompanying flora
and fauna, and to the West you can find the
Magdalena River valley and its hot weather.
A few islands can also make it the perfect
beach holiday.
Although there is a certain amount of
violence in remote areas, the current
government has increased its presence in the
countryside and in all major tourist areas,
so whereas in the past travel might have
been risky, this is no longer the case
except in the areas of known guerrilla
presence.