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Valledupar, Cesar

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.

Valledupar is a city and municipality in northeastern Colombia, capital of the department of Cesar founded in 1550 by Spanish Conqueror Hernando de Santana. Its name Valle de Upar was established in honor of an Amerindian cacique that ruled the valley Cacique Upar. The density is 68,4 per square kilometers and population is 400,000 and 4,977.96 square kilometers.

Valleduparis definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in Central America worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of Central America.

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