Colombia — The World’s Second Most Biodiverse Country

Описание: Did you know Colombia is considered the second most biodiverse country in the world, trailing only Brazil, despite being about seven times smaller? That means within its borders — which cover roughly 1,138,910 sq km — Colombia hosts around 10% of the planet’s plant and animal species across an astonishing variety of ecosystems, from tropical forests and Andean peaks to coastal shores and sprawling plains. �
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📍 Where Colombia Is Located
Nestled in the northwestern corner of South America, Colombia shares borders with Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Venezuela, and Panama and has coastlines on both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea — one of the few countries in the world with access to two major bodies of water. �
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📏 Size, Population, and Scale
Colombia spans nearly 1.14 million square kilometers, roughly the same size as Ethiopia, and is home to approximately 50 million people. Its long, varied landscape includes forests, mountains, deserts, and grasslands — all packed into one remarkable nation. �
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🏔️ Diverse Landscapes Across the Nation
Colombia’s geography is breathtakingly diverse:
• The Andes Mountains run down the country’s backbone, shaping climate and habitats.
• The tropical beaches of the Caribbean and Pacific offer vibrant marine life and coastal ecosystems.
• In the north lie desert and semi-arid zones, including areas like the Tatacoa Desert with surreal landscapes.
• To the east are the vast grasslands known as Los Llanos, home to rich wildlife and open plains. �
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🌴 Why Colombia Is So Biodiverse
Colombia’s incredible biodiversity comes from its location at the meeting point of multiple major ecosystems — tropical rainforests, high mountains, wetlands, savannas, coastal regions, and islands. This variety of landscapes creates habitats for thousands of species of plants, animals, and insects — many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. �
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🧠 Second Only to Brazil
Though Brazil is larger and holds the top spot in total species count, Colombia rivals it in density and diversity per square kilometer, making it a global leader in biodiversity. For example, Colombia boasts an exceptional variety of birds, orchids, amphibians, and tropical plant species that few other countries can match. �
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🌎 A Global Conservation Priority
Because such a large portion of the world’s biodiversity is concentrated in Colombia, protecting its forests, rivers, reefs, and grasslands isn’t just a national responsibility — it’s a global one. Scientists, conservationists, and local communities are working together to preserve Colombia’s ecosystems for future generations. �
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