Insular Region (Colombia)
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Insular Region
The Insular Region is considered by some as a geopolitical region of Colombia which comprises the areas outside the continental territories of Colombia and includes the San Andrés y Providencia Department in the Caribbean sea and the Malpelo and Gorgona Islands in the Pacific Ocean. The Insular region subregions include other group of islands;
- Archipiélago de San Bernardo (in the Morrosquillo Gulf, Caribbean).
- Islas del Rosario.(Caribbean)
- Isla Fuerte.(Caribbean)
- Isla Barú.(Caribbean)
- Isla Tortuguilla.(Caribbean)
- Isla Tierra Bomba. (Caribbean)
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The Hoyo Soplador (or "blowing hole") is tourist attraction in which the wind produced by waves channel through a hole in the coral reef producing a wind blow.
[edit] Culture
Culture in this region is divided into the two regions contiguous regions the Caribbean Region and the Pacific Region. However, the culture of San Andrés y Providencia was highly influlenced by English, French and African heritage.
[edit] References
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