regions > columbia

Climate: Tropical along coast and eastern plains; cooler in highlands. Terrain: Flat coastal lowlands, central highlands, high Andes Mountains, eastern lowland plains. Elevation extremes: Lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m Highest point: Pico Cristobal Colon 5,775 m note: nearby Pico Simon Bolivar also has the same elevation. Economy: Two of Colombia's leading exports, oil and coffee, face an uncertain future; new exploration is needed to offset declining oil production, while coffee harvests and prices are depressed. Problems in public security are a concern for Colombian business leaders, who are calling for progress in the government's peace negotiations with insurgent groups. Colombia is looking for continued support from the international community to boost economic and peace prospects.

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