Cundinamarca Department (1820)

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Cundinamarca was one of the three departments of Gran Colombia until 1824.

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Overview

In the southwest it bordered the Department of Quito, in the east the Department of Venezuela.

From 1824 onward the name was used for the Department of Cundinamarca of the Centro District of Gran Colombia.

Status

The name is no longer in use due to the implosion of Gran Colombia.

See also

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