Pacific/Chocó natural region

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Pacific/Chocó region
Ecology
RealmNeotropic
BiomeMarine, Rainforest
Geography
Country Colombia
Oceans or seasPacific Ocean
RiversAtrato, San Juan, Patía
Climate typeTropical
Conservation
Global 200Chocó Biogeographic

The Pacific/Chocó region is one of the five major natural regions of Colombia. Ecologically, this region belongs entirely to the Chocó Biogeographic Region and is considered a biodiversity hotspot. It also has areas with the highest rainfall in the world, with areas near Quibdo, Chocó reaching up to 13,000 mm (510 in) annually.