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| '''Caracas''' |
'''Caracas''', population 3.2 million (2001 census), is the capital of ]. It is located in the north of the country, close to the ]. | ||
| The city was founded in ] as '''Santiago de |
The city was founded in ] as '''Santiago de León de Caracas''' by ] explorer ]. | ||
| ]n revolutionary leader ] was born in Caracas. | ]n revolutionary leader ] was born in Caracas. | ||
| An ] destroyed Caracas on ], ]. | An ] destroyed Caracas on ], ]. | ||
| The metro system that serves in the city is called El Metro and is operated by C.A. Metro de Caracas |
The metro system that serves in the city is called El Metro and is operated by C.A. Metro de Caracas. | ||
| Nearby ] has ]. | Nearby ] has ]. | ||
| * Population´s last national official count in 2001. | |||
| ==External link== | ==External link== | ||
Revision as of 22:58, 6 March 2004
Caracas, population 3.2 million (2001 census), is the capital of Venezuela. It is located in the north of the country, close to the Caribbean Sea.
The city was founded in 1567 as Santiago de León de Caracas by Spanish explorer Diego de Losada.
South American revolutionary leader Simón Bolívar was born in Caracas.
An earthquake destroyed Caracas on March 26, 1812.
The metro system that serves in the city is called El Metro and is operated by C.A. Metro de Caracas.
Nearby Maiquetia has Maiquetia International Airport.