Fun facts about Ciudad Guayana
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The city was founded multiple times in different places due to continuous attacks from pirates and conquerors.
Ciudad Guayana
Venezuela
Ciudad Guayana is a city in Bolívar State, Venezuela. It stretches 40 kilometers along the south bank of the Orinoco river, at the point where it is joined by its main tributary, the Caroní River.
From the “History” section
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Ciudad Guayana is located at the confluence of the Caroní and Orinoco River on a high plain approximately 200-300 feet above sea level.
Ciudad Guayana
Venezuela
Ciudad Guayana is a city in Bolívar State, Venezuela. It stretches 40 kilometers along the south bank of the Orinoco river, at the point where it is joined by its main tributary, the Caroní River.
From the “Geography” section
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The city hosts the headquarters of CVG Electrificación del Caroní, Venezuela's main electricity producer.
Ciudad Guayana
Venezuela
Ciudad Guayana is a city in Bolívar State, Venezuela. It stretches 40 kilometers along the south bank of the Orinoco river, at the point where it is joined by its main tributary, the Caroní River.
From the “Economy” section
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Ciudad Guayana is home to two football clubs in the Venezuelan Primera División: LALA FC and Mineros de Guayana.
Ciudad Guayana
Venezuela
Ciudad Guayana is a city in Bolívar State, Venezuela. It stretches 40 kilometers along the south bank of the Orinoco river, at the point where it is joined by its main tributary, the Caroní River.
From the “Recreation” section
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Inside the city, both the Llovizna and Cachamay Parks display picturesque waterfalls.
Ciudad Guayana
Venezuela
Ciudad Guayana is a city in Bolívar State, Venezuela. It stretches 40 kilometers along the south bank of the Orinoco river, at the point where it is joined by its main tributary, the Caroní River.
From the “Tourism” section
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Photo: Heribert Dezeo · CC BY-SA 3.0