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Carora
South America is the fourth largest continent of the Western Hemisphere. It is divided politically into 12 independent countries namely Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela and the overseas department of French Guiana. The continent extends to 7,640 kilometers from Punta Gallinas, Colombia, in the north to Cape Horn, Chile, in the south.
South America is connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama. It is washed on the north by the Caribbean Sea, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Topographically the continent is divided into three sections namely the South American cordillera, the interior lowlands, and the continental shield. Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion and Portuguese and Spanish are the primary languages of the continent.
Carora is one of South America’s most popular destinations, and is well known for the quantity of cultural related attractions and monuments that the city has embraced. It is a town in Lara State of Venezuela and is located on the Morere River, a tributary of the Tocuyo River. Topographically, the city is situated about 54 miles to the southwest direction of Barquisimeto.
Carora emerged or was founded twice. The first time, in the year 1569 by Juan de Tejo, but due to constant attacks from the indigenous population, it was abandoned, only to be refurbished three years later in 1572 by Juan de Salmanca. Later, Carora grew in colonial times having a population of nearly 10,000 inhabitants. As of 1911, the adjacent country was devoted principally to raising horses, mules and cattle. In addition to hides and leather, it exported rubber and other forest products. As of 2005, the main economic activity of Carora is still cattle ranching, but on milk production and milk products.
Presently, Carora experiences a sharp social, economic and population growth derivative of the strategic position of the locality and the high level of well-being and quality of life that is enjoyed with respect to other places of South America. This fact has consolidated along with other adjacent municipalities, as a great alternative for residence.
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