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Colonia del Sacramento
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is variably defined either as being a region of the Americas in its own right or as the southern portion of North America. Physiographically, Central America is a tropical isthmus that connects North and South America. It includes 7 countries and many small offshore islands. Overall, the land is fertile and rugged, and dominated through its heart by a string of volcanic mountain ranges with a few active volcanos.
Colonia del Sacramento is a municipality in southwestern Uruguay, by the Rio de la Plata, facing Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the oldest city in the country and capital of the departamento of Colonia. In 2004, the population of the city was 21,714. Founded in 1680 by the Portuguese, Colonia del Sacramento was later disputed by the Spanish settled on the opposite bank of the river at Buenos Aires. Uruguay, officially the Eastern Republic of Uruguay is a nation located in southern part of South America. The nation is the second smallest independent country in South America.
A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages, Colonia del Sacramento is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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