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REGION INSULAR

The Insular region of Colombia includes all of the country's islands, such as the Archipelago of San
Andres and Providencia in the Caribbean Sea and the Malpelo and Gorgona islands in the Pacific
Ocean. It does not include river or lake islands.

FLAGS AND DEPARTAMENTS

The insular region is made up of Bolivar, Cauca, Valle del Cauca and the Archipelago of San Andres,
Providencia and Santa Catalina. This region is made up of a group of islands, islets and cays in the
ocean and continental coasts.

Bolívar
Although the department of Bolivar is also part of the Caribbean region, part of its territory is part
of the Insular region. It is the fifth most populated department in Colombia, and was named after
the Liberator Simon Bolivar.

Cauca
Cauca is located in southwestern Colombia, between the Andean and Pacific regions.

Cauca Valley
It is the second most populated department in the country. Under its jurisdiction is the island of
Malpelo.

SAN ANDRES
San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina Archipelago

This Colombian department is made up of a group of islands, keys and islets of volcanic origin.
WATER RESOURCES OF THE REGION

The islands, islets and keys that are part of the Insular region in Colombia are surrounded
by the waters of the majestic Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, corresponding
specifically to the first, the islands of San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina and the
second the islands of Gorgona and Malpelo.refers to one of the most important natural and
scenic jewels of Colombia.

The island of San Andres makes significant use of groundwater for its water supply, which
so far has been used to the maximum extent possible. The island of San Andres has a
desalination plant that partially supplies water to the population.

FLORA Y FAUNA
The Insular region of Colombia is an area with great marine biodiversity, home to different
ecosystems both on land and in the water.

In terms of marine flora, mangroves and seagrasses are abundant and serve mainly as a
refuge for fish, mollusks and crustaceans, but coconut trees and breadfruit trees are also
abundant.

The Insular region of Colombia is an area with great marine biodiversity, harboring
different ecosystems both on land and in the water.

IMPORTAN PEOPLE OF THE REGION

Miss Galgal

ninety-five years old, she is known as the mother of the people of San Andres and matron
of the folklore of the San Andres archipelago, a character of great importance in this place,
especially in the insular region..

Walwin Peterson Bent

He is a farmer, historian and an outstanding writer mainly for his stories that honor the
traditional stories of the islands.

Lolia Pomare Myles

A teacher, scholar of the traditions of the archipelago and graduate in education and
modern languages in the city of Tunja, she has made a name for herself thanks to her
numerous studies and her excellent command of English.

Lenito Robinson Bent

graduated in Education and Modern Languages in the city of Tunja, he was characterized
for being a bilingual person dominating English and Spanish, besides French. He was
interested in writing and published his first book of short stories.
TYPICAL DISHES
The typical dishes of San Andres are elaborated with fish, lobsters, snails and
crabs accompanied with plantains, coconut and yucca. The best known typical dish
is the rondón which is a kind of fish casserole with snails slowly cooked in coconut
milk with yucca, yams and fish, and the dumpling is a cake made of wheat flour.
CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS OF THE ISLAND REGION

The Crab Festival:

is celebrated every year on January 1st. On that day, residents of the island of San Andres
and visitors can taste various dishes prepared with this crustacean. Also, during the event,
local music and dances are enjoyed.

Green Moon Festival:

The festival begins with a beautiful drum march through the main streets of the island, this
celebration teaches us the history of these islands.

Patron saint festivities of San Andres

They are held in honor of the patron saint of the island. Within the framework of these
celebrations, the Coconut Carnival takes place.

The sovereign of the Reinado del Coco is also chosen, a contest in which several
countries of the Atlantic Coast and neighboring islands participate.

TYPYCAL DANCES AND COSTUMES

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OTHER FACTS ABOUT THE REGIONS ANS ISLANDS

Population

The population of Colombia's insular region can be divided into three groups. The first of
these is known as the Raizal population. The second group is the Syrian-Lebanese
community. And the third group are the so-called continentals. These are mulattos from
the departments of Atlántico and Bolívar.

ECONOMY

The economy of Colombia's insular region is supported mainly by tourism and commerce.
Every day, there is an intense movement of tourists, both national and international. They
come in search of rest and relaxation.
CLIMATE

In general, the climate of Colombia's insular region is warm and has an abundance of
winds that help alleviate the heat sensation. Very often, these winds can turn into tropical
hurricanes.

LENGUAGE
Although the official language is Spanish, as in the rest of Colombia, the inhabitants of San
Andrés speak Creole, a dialectic mixture that combines English, Spanish and African
dialects.
A FAVORITE PLACE FOR SCUBA DIVERS
San Andres is one of the favorite sites in Colombia for scuba divers. The archipelago has
about forty sites where you can dive in optimal conditions.

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