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Satellite view of eastern Columbia and northern Venezuela
January 2, 2010 - In eastern Colombia (left) and northern Venezuela (right), a vast stretch of grassland plains called the Llanos rests at the foothills of the Andes Mountains. There are several rivers visible in the image. Near the borders of the two countries, you can see the Meta running across Colombia towards the border, where the border forms a diagonal line is where the Meta meets it. Where the Meta leaves the Columbia-Venezuela border, it is joined by the Atabapo River and becomes the Orinoco, which flows out to meet the Atlantic.
Towards the south, the grasses of the llanos give way to the upper reaches of the Amazon Rainforest. South of the Meta River is the Guaviare. Further south there are rivers that stand out even more from the landscape. Across the border from Colombia into Brazil is the Japura and south of that, the Amazon. The Japura enters the Amazon through several different channels
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This satellite view captures the stunning landscape of eastern Colombia and northern Venezuela. The vast stretch of grassland plains known as the Llanos can be seen nestled at the foothills of the majestic Andes Mountains. The image showcases several rivers that traverse through this region, adding to its natural beauty. One prominent river visible in the photo is the Meta, which runs across Colombia towards the border with Venezuela. At this point, a diagonal line marks where the Meta meets the border. As it leaves Colombia and enters Venezuela, it merges with the Atabapo River to become one of South America's most significant waterways - the Orinoco River. This mighty river eventually flows out into the Atlantic Ocean. Moving south from these grassy plains, we witness a transition from open savannahs to dense rainforests - specifically, parts of Amazon Rainforest come into view. South of Meta River lies another important waterway called Guaviare. As our eyes travel further southward, we encounter two more striking rivers that stand out amidst this breathtaking landscape: Japura and Amazon Rivers. The Japura River forms part of Brazil's border with Colombia before joining forces with Amazon through multiple channels. This awe-inspiring photograph not only showcases nature's grandeur but also highlights how interconnected landmasses and waterways shape physical geography in South America.
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