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1. www.geodatos.net › en › citiesBarrancas, Colombia - Location, map, facts - Geodatos

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   Sep 26, 2024 · Region: La Guajira Department Country: Colombia Continent: South America Northern Hemisphere

2. www.icanh.gov.co › areas-misionales › patrimonioICANH - Instituto Colombiano de Antropología e Historia.

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   Sep 27, 2024 · De acuerdo con la selección de una muestra de 101 sitios arqueológicos, se identificaron diferentes estructuras y huellas de presencia humana que caracterizaron en el pasado distintas formas de ocupación del departamento de la Guajira.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_cities_and_townsList of cities and towns in Colombia - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · This article lists cities and towns in Colombia by population, according to the 2005 census. A city is displayed in bold if it is a capital city of a department.

4. www.laguajira.gov.co › Prensa › SaladePrensa¿Por qué nuestro departamento se llama La Guajira? Conoce ...

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   Sep 26, 2024 · El departamento de La Guajira es una tierra ancestral donde mar, río, desierto y sierra se unen, formando un territorio con una de las mayores riquezas naturales de Colombia. Es hogar de diversas culturas, incluyendo indígenas, afrodescendientes y árabes.

5. lacgeo.com › gulf-venezuela-guajira-peninsulaExploring the Gulf of Venezuela and the Guajira Peninsula

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   Sep 21, 2024 · The Guajira Peninsula's climate and geography have created a distinct ecosystem known as the Guajira-Barranquilla xeric scrub. This vegetation type is found along the northeastern coast of Venezuela and the Antilles, where the trade winds from the northern hemisphere create arid conditions.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_birds_of_ColombiaList of birds of Colombia - Wikipedia

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   4 hours ago · Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey, which includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. These birds have powerful hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. Fifty-two species have been recorded in Colombia.

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   Why is Barranquilla called the Golden Gate?

   • Barranquilla became Colombia's main port, and with its level of industrialization and modernity, it earned the nickname "Colombia's Golden Gate" (Spanish: La Puerta de Oro de Colombia).

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   Why is Barranquilla called Barranca?

   • Barranquilla's name refers to the canyons that existed in the area adjacent to the Magdalena, where the city arose. During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, the name "barranca" was common in coastal communities (Barrancabermeja, Barranca Nueva, Barranca Vieja, etc.).

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   What language is spoken in Barranquilla?

   • The accent spoken in Barranquilla is a sub-dialect of the broader Caribbean Spanish classification, which is the dialect spoken in the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Cumbia is musical rhythm and dance most important and representative of the city, deeply rooted in the entire Caribbean region of Colombia.

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   Where is Barranquilla located?

   • Barranquilla lies strategically next to the delta of the Magdalena River, 7.5 km (4.7 mi) (originally 25 km (16 mi) before rapid urban growth) from its mouth at the Caribbean Sea, serving as a port for river and maritime transportation within Colombia. It is also the main economic center of the Atlántico department in Colombia.

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   Who called Barranquilla a 'Ciudad de los brazos abiertos'?

   • The thinker Agustín Nieto Caballero called Barranquilla "Ciudad de los Brazos Abiertos" ("City of the Open Arms") and Enrique Ancízar, president of the Colombian Society of Agriculture, called it "Faro de América" ("Beacon/Lighthouse of America."). In 1811, the patriots who obtained the independence of the Cartagenas adopted the current flag.

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   What is Barranquilla known for?

   • Barranquilla is home to many cultural events like art shows, exhibitions, literary workshops, talks philosophy, plays, poetry workshops, dances, exhibitions, concerts and festivals like the Festival de Orquestas under the Carnival and Barranquijazz. Since 1957 it conducts the Concert of the Month, for the dissemination of classical music.

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   Oct 5, 2024 · Barranquilla (Latin American Spanish pronunciation: [baraŋˈkiʝa] ⓘ) is the capital district of the Atlántico department in Colombia.It is located near the Caribbean Sea and is the largest city and third port [5] in the Caribbean coast region; as of 2018, it had a population of 1,206,319 [6] [2] making it Colombia's fourth-most populous city after Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali.