Insular region of Colombia
| Insular region | |
|---|---|
 Tropical monsoon climate in San Andrés (Caribbean island), Colombia. | |
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| Ecology | |
| Realm | Neotropic |
| Biome | Marine, Mangroves, Coral Reefs |
| Geography | |
| Country |  Colombia |
Oceans or seas | Caribbean Sea, Pacific Ocean |
Climate type | Tropical |
The insular region of Colombia includes the oceanic islands outside the continental South American territory. In the Caribbean this includes the San Andrés and Providencia islands near Central America and the many coastal islands along mainland Colombia. In the Pacific, it includes Gorgona Island and Malpelo Island.
Pacific islands
- Gorgona Island (Isla Gorgona): 35 km (22 mi) off the coast of Cauca Department, near the town of Guapi
- Gorgonilla Island (Isla Gorgonilla): smaller island next to Gorgona Island
- Malpelo Island (Isla Malpelo): 500 km (310 mi) off the Colombian coast
- Palm Island (Isla Palma): at the mouth of Málaga Bay (Bahía Málaga)
Caribbean islands
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