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Maracaibo
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Maracaibo
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It is the country’s second-largest urban area. Built on the shores of the lagoon of the same name, it sees few tourists despite its small historic centre.
Overview of Maracaibo
It is the second-largest urban area in Venezuela. Built on the shores of the lagoon of the same name, it sees few tourists despite its small historic centre.
Key facts
- Type of place: large city.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
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- Local time: .
- Population: 1,653,000 inhabitants (2015).
- Area: 1,393 km².
- Altitude: 6 m.