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Caracas

Country: Venezuela

Caracas by the Numbers:

Population: 5.4 million
Elevation: 2739 feet
Average Number of Days With Precipitation: 105 days
Average January Temperature: 70 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 74 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: petroleum, iron ore, fruit, sugar, cereals, coffee
Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs
Time Zone: GMT/UTC -4
Country Dialing Code: 58
Area Code: 212

Did You Know?

On March 26, 1812 an earthquake damaged much of the city of Caracas and authorities announced it as a divine punishment to the people rebelling against the Spanish Crown.

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Caracas is the capital of Venezuela and is located in the northern part of the country. The city is separated from the coast of the Caribbean Sea by a large mountainous region.
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