Inhabitant: Tolimense.
Tolima
has approximately 1,800,000 inhabitants and an area of 23,562 square
kilometers.
This
booming department with delightful landscapes was created in 1910. It was named
after a native priestess Yulima who was killed by the first
conquistadors.
It
is situated in central-west Colombia, bordered by the departments of Caldas,
Huila, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca and Cundinamarca.

Such
a variety of climates led to remarkable agricultural development. Tolima is the
number-one rice and sesame producer in the country. Coffee and sorghum
plantations also abound.
The
Tolimense territory is crossed by the bountiful Magdalena River, which is the
major fluvial artery in this department and throughout all Colombia.
There
are many areas frequented by tourists. Among them you will find the reservoir
of the Prado River, which is an excellent place to practice water skiing, Los
Nevados National Park, urban historic locations like the Ambalema Historic
Center (built in the 18th century) and some other towns with various tourist
attractions. It also has very good hotels and an excellent communications
network.