Natural regions of Venezuela

Also known as the southern region of Orinoco, the Guayana region consists of the largest natural region in Venezuelaso it covers two different types of ecosystems: savanna to the north and jungle to the south. This jungle is one of the most important for carbon absorption throughout the planet. Despite the variation in its ecosystems, the predominant climate is the tropical warm climate, with temperatures of an average of 27 ° C, varying only by the presence of rainfall according to the area.

From this large size the Variation of its vegetationwhich can range from xerophyte to hydrophilic. Contains steep and vertical walls called Tepuyreliefs of unique Venezuela in the world. It also contains one of the largest water reserves on the planet, since the Orinoco River and the Caroní River join in the region and generate several rivers.

The great potential of the area has made it the target of hydroelectric, mining, steel industries and even for the extraction of precious stones such as emeralds and diamonds. These natural resources of Venezuela positioned him for many years within the countries with more international power. The states of Venezuela that are in the Guayana region are Delta Amacuro, Bolívar and Amazonas. The region is delimited by Brazil and the Orinoco, Black and Atabapo rivers.

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Is distinguishable by containing mainly grasslands and plains at low heightsto the skirts of the Andes. It has numerous rivers fed by constant rains which receives, thus generating very good advantages for cultivation. It is divided into Llanos Altos, north of the region and, to the south, low plains. It extends through the states of Portuguese, Cojedes, Apure, Guárico, Barninas and Anzoátegui.

It represents the bifurcation of the Eastern Cordillera of Colombia, which is divided into the Mérida mountain range and the Sierra de Perija. It is characterized by Cloudy jungles with special floraas unique orchids. The highest peaks, up to 3,000 meters, get to receive snow. In these high points, the temperature reaches 0 ° C. However, in lower areas the temperature can reach 32 ° C. The region begins from the state of Táchira and covers to Zulia, Mérida, Barinas, Apure, Trujillo and Portuguese. It is physically divided by a great geographical depression that generates the Sierra de Mérida and the Sierra del Norte.

It is formed around Lake Maracaibo, the larger in South America. There are those who consider it more a semi -closed bay, since it has an exit to the Caribbean Sea. The temperature is approximately 25 ° C. Being also the Larger oil depositit gives Venezuela a worldwide importance within the oil industry. Here you can know how oil forms.

It has a wide variety of ecosystems, such as mountainous mountains to the east and west with flat and wavy areas. The south receives the waters of the lake, forming plain aquifer marshes and deposits. Here is a unique phenomenon in the world: the Catatumbo lightningwhere lightning and thunder are generated almost uninterruptedly. Due to the geographical position, the clouds are at great heights, to which are added night winds that generate a temperature difference, forcing lightning to descend abruptly. In this way, constant lightning of a huge length is created. This process produces an important ozone contribution; So important that certain scientists have considered it appropriate to maintain the ozone layer.

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Venezuela’s island region refers to 311 small islands Venezuelan to the north of the country scattered throughout the Caribbean Sea, which includes the Federal Venezuelan agencies and Nueva Esparta. This region is completely paradisiacal, with tropical warm climate, few rains, sand of light colors and dolphins in turquoise waters, but some islands can also be arid. They can present mountains or plains, where at large heights cloud forests are carried out.

Also known as the Coriano system region, it is located north of the country, and corresponds to the point where the Andes mountain range becomes the Cordillera de la Costa. Highlights large sand dunes in the choir, the Unique Desert from Venezuela. It has several mountains but small size. Being on the Caribbean Sea coast, it has coastal plains and sea valleys. Here is the Paraguaná Peninsula. This coast of Venezuela is also characterized by the golf of Venezuela and the choir.

If we enter their land and place ourselves on their mountains, we see that it has deciduous forests with approximately 21 ° C temperatures. In low areas, vegetation is xerophilic with high temperatures that reach up to 30 ° C accompanied by scarce rains. Within this formation there are two depressions, that of Turbio-Yaracuy through which the Yaracuy River transits, and that of Barquisimeto-Carora with limestone deposits and that gives way to the formation of caves.

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It is also known as the Oriental mountain rangewhich is the eastern side of the Caribbean mountain range and extends along the north coast of Venezuela. The reliefs that comprise it were caused by tectonic elevations and movements. Today, these reliefs still exist and continue generating earthquakes. We advise you to read about the earthquake: what is, how it occurs and types and the difference between earthquakes, tremors and earthquakes.

The central mountain range, or also known as the mountain range, has its origin 12 million yearsapproximately. It all started when, 80 million years ago, the coastal mountain range in Venezuela began to be born. Millions of years later and thanks to a seismic process, the central mountain range was born when separating from the coast.

On the other hand, we also highlight the presence of the Cariaco basin, which visually divides both regions over the Caribbean Sea. It is located along the entire coast of northern Venezuela to the depression of the Unare River, in the east, and reaching its highest point to 2,765 meters on sea level in the peak of Naiguatá.

This region is delimited by the Orinoco river mouthwith numerous river ramifications connected to the Caribbean Sea. Among these secondary rivers is the Rio Grande and Los Caños Mánamo and Piacoa, among others. It originated 10,000 million years for the increase in sea level and for the drag of sediments that were deposited to channels that last today in the form of rivers. The deltaic system region is rich in natural resources and is exploited for gas pipelines, oil areas and gas explorations. Its climate is tropical warm with temperatures of approximately 25 ° C.

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