Slaves were brought from 1633 onwards from Jamaica. All colonists first came to San Andrés and later moved to the Providence Island colony on what is now Providencia Island as its mountain terrain provided fresh water resources and safety from invaders. The Puritans evicted the Dutch settlers in 1631. Between 16, they came to settle in the salubrious climate and take advantage of the fertile land of the islands. The English Puritans were the first to arrive to the islands they hailed from Barbados and also from England. Surrounded by the warm Caribbean Sea, all of these features have made the island an 'exotic holiday destination'. There are coconut palm plantations, lush pastures, and tall native trees reaching 20 meters (66 ft). Also of note are La Loma, the town of San Andrés, the Baptist Church, Seaquarium, the large pond of La Laguna, and a freshwater lake amidst mangrove forest. Along the 30 km (19 mi) road that circles the island there are many picturesque beaches, coral reefs, cays, blowholes, and coves. Named San Andrés but nicknamed El Centro, it is the department's main urban center. The department's capital is located on the northern end of the island. The purpose of this declaration is to ensure that the ecosystem, which is rich in biodiversity, is well preserved and conserved. In 2000, it was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, named 'Seaflower Biosphere Reserve', which not only includes the islands but also about 10% of the Caribbean Sea, amounting to a vast marine area of 300,000 km 2 (120,000 sq mi). This archipelago encompasses a total area of 57 km 2 (22 sq mi), including the outer cays, reefs, atolls and sand banks, with the area of the islands being 45 km 2 (17 sq mi). While San Andrés is located 50 km (31 mi) south of Providence, the Colombian archipelago is approximately 750 km (470 mi) north of the Colombian mainland. The official languages of the department are Spanish, English, and San Andrés–Providencia Creole. San Andrés, in the southern group of islands, is the largest of the department.

Politically part of Colombia, and historically tied to the United Kingdom, San Andrés and the nearby islands of Providencia and Santa Catalina form the department of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina.

San Andrés ( Islander Creole English: San Andrés) is a coral island in the Caribbean Sea.

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