The Pacific has thick forests and few people. Bogota , the capital, and the Magdalena River are found in valleys of the Andes. 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.