Pando Department facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pando Department
Departamento de Pando
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Meeting of Waters, Manuripi and Madre de Dios Rivers, Near Sena, Bolivia
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| Motto(s):
"Trabajo Industria Progreso" "Work, Industry, Progress" Anthem: Tierra santa, vestida de gloria Holy land, dressed in glory |
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Pando Department (red) within Bolivia
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| Established | September 24, 1938 | ||
| Named for | José Manuel Pando | ||
| Capital | Cobijaa | ||
| Provinces | 5 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 63,827 km2 (24,644 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2012 census)
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| • Total | 110,436 | ||
| • Density | 1.730240/km2 (4.48130/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-4 | ||
| Area code(s) | +(591) 3 | ||
| ISO 3166 code | BO-N | ||
| Official language | Spanish | ||
| Abbreviations | PA | ||
| a. Also largest city. | |||
Pando is a special part of Bolivia, a country in South America. It's known as a "department," which is like a state or province. The main city and capital of Pando is Cobija. Pando is located in the northern part of Bolivia, right in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
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Discovering Pando: Bolivia's Amazon Gem
Pando is a unique region, often called the "Amazonian Department" because of its lush rainforests and many rivers. It was officially created on September 24, 1938. The department was named after José Manuel Pando, a former president of Bolivia.
Exploring Pando's Provinces
Pando is divided into five smaller areas called provinces. Each province has its own special features and communities. These provinces help manage the different parts of the department.
- Abuná
- Federico Román
- Madre de Dios
- Manuripi
- Nicolás Suárez
What Makes Pando Special?
Pando is famous for its amazing natural beauty and unique culture. It's a place where you can find incredible wildlife and learn about the Amazon.
- Manuripi-Heath Amazonian Wildlife National Reserve: This huge protected area is a haven for many animals and plants. It's a great place to see the Amazon's biodiversity up close.
- International Recreational Fishing Championship of Puerto Rico: If you love fishing, this event in Puerto Rico is a big deal! People come from all over to compete.
- Porvenir: This town is another important place in Pando, known for its local life and connection to the region's history.
Life in Pando: People and Nature
The people of Pando often live close to nature, relying on the rainforest for their livelihoods. One of the most important products from Pando is the Brazil nut. These nuts grow on tall trees in the forest and are collected and processed by local communities. This industry is very important for the economy of the region.
The department's landscape is shaped by many rivers, which are like highways for travel and trade. You can see many meanders, which are the curvy paths rivers take through the flat Amazonian land.
Images for kids
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The Brazil nut seen near Cobija
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A typical Jaguar in the Amazon
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Cobija is the departamental capital
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Monument in Cobija
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See Also
- In Spanish: Departamento de Pando para niños
