Plains cover the remaining area. Southeastern plains include rain forests and northeast has the llanos grasslands. The Climate - Colombia's altitudes keep temperatures cool. Lower areas are tropical. Most Colombians are farmers, factory workers, or miners.
Bananas are a major crop.
Factories produce cars, machinery, clothing, and food products. Agriculture - Coffee is the major cash crop. Other exports include cotton, tobacco, and cut flowers. Large cattle ranches are found on the llanos. Rain forests produce lumber.