last edited Dec 11, 2019
Overview of Caracas
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Caracas
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Overview of Caracas
Venezuela’s capital is a modern city with a few historic buildings, parks, and museums. Its university, founded in 1721, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. On a less positive note, the city is also known for its high levels of danger and crime.
Key Facts
- Type of place: city.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
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- Local time: .
- Population: 1,943,901 inhabitants and 2.4 million for the metropolitan area (2012).
- Area: 777.1 km².
- Altitude: from 870 to 1,400 m.
- Website: https://ciberturista.com/caracas/
History of Caracas
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