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Valencia, VenezuelaValencia is the capital city of the Venezuela state of Carabobo. The city is an economic hub that contains Venezuela's top industries and manufacturing companies. The population of Valencia reached some 1.2 million in the year 2003, and it is expected to grow dramatically in the years to come. Valencia is known for its racial and international diversity. The elevation of the city is 520 meters (1,700 ft). Valencia is located in a valley, surrounded by a mountain range called Cordillera de la Costa. On the eastern outskirts of the city lies Lake Valencia, Venezuela's second largest lake. Because of its cleanliness, effective public works, and good police security, Venezuelans see Valencia as the nation's model city. History Valencia was founded the 25th of March of 1555 by Captain Alonso Daz Moreno. It was the first Spanish settlement in central Venezuela and its official name was Nuestra Seora de la Asuncin de Nueva Valencia del Rey. The infamous Aguirre besieged the city in 1561. In 1677 it was raided by French pirates, who burnt down its Ayuntamiento, destroying thus many very important documents of Venezuela's early settlement. The German scientist Alexander von Humboldt visited the city on his trip through the Americas. He reported that at the time of his visit the city had around 6 to 7 thousand inhabitants. Sightseeing: - Art:
- Ateneo de Valencia
- Teatro Municipal de Valencia
Museums - Casa Paez
- Museum of Art and History (Casa Celis)
- Museum of History and Anthropology
- Iturriza Palace
Parks and other interesting places for nature lovers: - Negra Hiplita Park
- Fernando Pealver Park
- Parque Metropolitano
- Acuario de Valencia (largest aquarium in Latin America)
Newspapers Transportation The city is well connected with the rest of the country by a network of highways and roads well mantained by INVIAL. A modern metro system is being constructed that will connect the city's remote suburbs with the downtown area. The airport, Arturo Michelena International Airport (SVVA), is the nation's third busiest.
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