Córdoba Department, Department in northern Caribbean Region, Colombia
Description
Córdoba is an administrative division in northern Caribbean Colombia, covering plains, coastal areas, and the Sinú River that runs through the capital Montería. The landscape alternates between flat pastures, wetlands along the estuary, and gentle hills in the southern interior.
History
This administrative division was created in 1952 when the territory separated from Bolívar to form its own entity. Borders were drawn based on old trade routes and river courses that had guided human movement for centuries.
Culture
Residents here preserve Zenú weaving and pottery, with geometric patterns still visible in markets and workshops today. Fishermen use centuries-old techniques in river estuaries, tying their boats to wooden piers.
Practical
Within this administrative division, intercity buses and smaller vehicles facilitate connections between towns, while river boats operate in wetland areas. Travelers find markets, eateries, and simple lodgings in larger settlements.
Did you know?
In the floodplains of the Sinú, water buffalo roam, kept by farmers for labor and milk. Children sometimes ride on their broad backs when the animals are driven to the river.
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