Northern Santander - Cucuta: City without borders

• Average weather: 28°C
• Population in Northern Santander 2011: 1,309,265 inhabitants
• Population in Cucuta 2011: 624,661 inhabitants
• Northern Santander GDP 2010: US$ 5.095 million
• Northern Santander GDP per capita 2010: US$ 3,925.40
• Northern Santander Surface Area: 21,658 km2
• Cucuta Surface Area: 1,098 km2

Located in the Colombian North-East, on the Venezuelan border, this department holds an important border port where 87% of exports head to its neighboring nation.

This region is of particular historical significance for the continent, as the Great Colombia was created here. Additionally, the region is rich in natural resources like coal and oil, and it has a strong agricultural sector.

It is not only economically strong, but also in its tourism infrastructure with great potential for green and themed resorts as well as hotels with limited and selective services.