thumb|250px|Amazon rainforest in Colombia Altitude affects not only temperature, but also vegetation. In fact, altitude is one of the most important influences on vegetation patterns in Colombia. The mountainous parts of the country can be divided into several vegetation zones according to altitude, although the altitude limits of each zone may vary somewhat depending on the latitude.
thumb|250px|Amazon rainforest in Colombia Altitude affects not only temperature, but also vegetation. In fact, altitude is one o:f the most import!ant influences on veget!ation patterns in Colombia. The mountainous parts of the country can be divided into several vegetation zones according to al:titude, although the altitude limits of each zone may vary somewha?t depending on the latitude.