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Colonia Department

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Colonia Department

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Also known as Colonia, Colonia (Uruguay)

department of Uruguay

AI overview

Colonia Department is a region located in Uruguay, positioned on the country's western coast along the Río de la Plata. It is notable for its historical significance and tourism, featuring colonial architecture and serving as an important area for both cultural heritage and economic activity in the country.

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Wikidata facts

Demonym
Coloniense
Country
Uruguay
Located in
Uruguay
Population
135797
Area
6106
Elevation
71
Shares border with
Buenos Aires Province
Image
Colonia del Sacramento calle típica.JPG
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Commons category
Colonia Department
topic's main category
Category:Colonia Department
inception
1816-01-27
category of associated people
Category:People from Colonia Department
different from
Cologne
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Encyclopedic overview

Map of Colonia Department Colonia ( Spanish pronunciation: [koˈlonja] ) is a department of southwestern Uruguay. Its capital is Colonia del Sacramento, the country's second-oldest city.

Geography

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Colonia Department” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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