Fun facts about Valencia
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Valencia was founded by Captain Alonso Díaz Moreno on March 25, 1555, making it the first Spanish settlement in north-central Venezuela.
Valencia
Venezuela
Valencia is the capital city of Carabobo State and the third-largest city in Venezuela.
From the “History” section
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The city is surrounded by a mountain range called the Coastal Range and lies near Lake Valencia, Venezuela's second-largest lake.
Valencia
Venezuela
Valencia is the capital city of Carabobo State and the third-largest city in Venezuela.
From the “Geography” section
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Valencia is made up of five municipalities: Valencia, Libertador, Los Guayos, Naguanagua, and San Diego.
Valencia
Venezuela
Valencia is the capital city of Carabobo State and the third-largest city in Venezuela.
From the “Government” section
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The Plaza Bolívar in Valencia features a monumental column surmounted by a statue of Simón Bolívar, dating back to the colonial period.
Valencia
Venezuela
Valencia is the capital city of Carabobo State and the third-largest city in Venezuela.
From the “Sites of interest” section
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Valencia is twinned with cities including Naples, Italy, and Portland, United States.
Valencia
Venezuela
Valencia is the capital city of Carabobo State and the third-largest city in Venezuela.
From the “Twinning” section
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