Where is the Guajira Peninsula?
Where is the Guajira Peninsula?
La Guajira Peninsula, Spanish Península de La Guajira, Guajira also spelled Goajira, peninsula on the northwestern coast of South America. It is bounded by the Caribbean Sea to the north and west, the Gulf of Venezuela to the southeast, and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and Sierra de Perijá to the south.
Why is La Guajira desert?
It is the continent’s largest desert north of the equator. Most of the region is within Colombia’s La Guajira Department, though a small portion is in the Venezuelan state of Zulia. The area holds immense coal reserves which are exploited in a zone known as El Cerrejón. It is also home to the indigenous Wayuu people.
What countries in Asia are peninsulas?
Asia
- Azerbaijan. Abşeron Peninsula.
- Bahrain. Arabia.
- Cambodia. Samit Point.
- China. Kowloon Peninsula. Leizhou Peninsula. Liaodong Peninsula. Shandong Peninsula.
- India. Kathiawar Peninsula.
- Indonesia. Minahasa.
- Japan. Bōsō Peninsula. Izu Peninsula. Kii Peninsula. Noto Peninsula.
- Kuwait. Arabia.
Is Venezuela a desert?
Geography. Because Venezuela is close (eight degrees north) to the equator, it is mostly tropical, however, Venezuela also has a desert region, open plains and even tall mountains with snow on them. Venezuela has highlands in the middle of the country, and many waterfalls like the Angel Falls.
What is the peninsula de La Guajira?
What is the Peninsula de La Guajira? La Guajira Peninsula is a peninsula on the extreme northwestern coast of Colombia between Santa Marta and Venezuela. It is the terrority of the Wayuu community, one of the indigenous community still living in Colombia.
What to do in La Guajira in Colombia?
The indigenous Wayúu tribe lives in La Guajira. And the Wayúu are famous nationally in Colombia for their handcrafted bags. Here are seven of the most popular things to see and do in La Guajira: 1. Hike up Pilón de Azucar It takes about 10 minutes to hike up to the top of Pilón de Azucar (Sugar Loaf Column), which is near Cabo de la Vela.
Why is La Guajira called the Guajiro?
When the Spaniards arrived for the first time at the South American continent 1499 La Guajira was populated by various ethnizes. The Spaniards called the first natives who lived at Cabo de la Vela “Guajiros” (farmers). The term “Guajiro” got established after 1600. It was used for all all indigenous in the region.
Who are the Wayuu indigenous people of La Guajira?
The first humans arrived at La Guajira about 10.000 years ago. The Wayuu indigenous are part of the Arawak family. It is not certain where the Arawak emerged. Most likely they are from the Amazon.
