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Caracas
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Caracas is the
capital of Venezuela. It is located in the north of the country, following the
contours of a narrow mountain valley located on the Venezuelan coastal range.
The valley's temperatures are spring like, and the unrealizable terrain of the
Caracas Valley lies between 2,500 and 3,000 ft above sea level. The Valley is
close to the Caribbean Sea, separated from the coast by a steep mountain range
(Cerro Avila) that rises above 7400 ft to the south lies further hills and
mountains. The historic center of Caracas, known as the Libertador District, had
an estimated population of 2.1 million in 2005. In that same year, the official
metropolitan area had an estimated population of 3.3 million. District
Capital is the name of Caracas' primary seat, covering part of Miranda State.
The population of Caracas' urban agglomeration is about 4.7 million.
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Caracas as the
capital of Venezuela, hosts numerous companies of services, banks, malls, among
others. Its activity is in almost 100% of services, excepting some industries
established in its metropolitan area, this city also host the Caracas Stock
Exchange, that requests the operations of the purchase and authorizes the sale
of the instruments for its negotiation in the stock-market. Also host Petroleum
of Venezuela (PDVSA) that is the main company of the country, that
negotiates all the international agreements for the distribution and export of
petroleum towards other countries.
The population of Caracas is of 3,276,000 inhabitants. Caracas has received
immigration from many places around the world, specially from Europe and nearby
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The city of Caracas
has many attractive places to visit especially monuments that entice the
visitors. Capitolio Federal that occupies an entire city block, with golden
domes and neoclassical pediments is the major landmark of the city. Parque del
Este, a green paradise in the middle of the city with zoo and garden is a
wonderful experience for the tourists visiting the place. Casa Natal de Bolívar,
the birthplace of Simon Bolivar, Museo de Arte Colonial, Panteón Nacional,
Venezuela's most recognized building, Parque Central, Leafy Plaza Bolívar, El
Hatillo, a colonial town and Cerro El Ávila, a mountain in the mid-North of
Venezuela that can be visited using the cable car, those are the interesting and
innovative sites, which the tourists do not fail to miss while on their visit to
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The Simón Bolívar
International Airport is the main airport that serves the city. The Caracas
Metro, the safest and fastest method to travel in the city is another mode of
commutation. The Metro bus is a form of public transport in the city. All sorts
of races, cultures and creeds throng the streets of the concrete jungle, which
contain gourmet restaurants, bustling shopping precincts, museums, concert
halls, fine art galleries and the massive Bellas Artes cultural center and
hotels that provide world-class service to its customers. The exceptional
service, outstanding facilities, comfy rooms and sumptuous dishes are the
features of Caracas hotels. Those who need a break from the urban energy can
slip away for a hike on the nearby mountain slopes, or take a day trip to the
surprising Bavarian inspired town of La Colonia Tovar. |
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