The Orinoco and its tributaries constitute the northernmost of South America's four major river systems. Bordered by the Andes Mountains to the west and the ...

The Orinoco River and its tributaries are the major transportation system for eastern and interior Venezuela and the Llanos of Colombia. The environment and ...

The river itself is critical for many industries, such as fishing, transportation and tourism. ... Crucial for People. Several indigenous group still thrive in ...

The Orinoco is one of the longest rivers in South America, its basin and flooded forests home to rich plant and animal life.

9 авг. 2021 г. · The Orinoco River flows through Colombia and Venezuela in South America. It is considered the fourth largest river in the world in terms of discharge quantity.

11 мар. 2023 г. · The Orinoco River and its basin are home to over 1,500 species of fish, making it one of the most diverse freshwater systems in the world. Some ...

The Orinoco is one of the most important rivers in the world due to its length and flow (2140 km and more than 30000 m3/s), the extent of its basin (1 million ... Geography · Relief · Climate · Hydrography

Abundant water in the Orinoco River Basin supports the needs of people, agriculture, energy and industry (oil and gas) that are vital for Colombia's social and ...

The report card shows a basin in transition, facing real and immediate threats from land use change, loss of forest cover, and ecosystem transformation.