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Valencia
South America is thefourth 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. At its broadest point, near where it is crossed by the equator, the continent extends to 5,300 kilometers from east to west.
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.
Valencia is the capital city of Carabobo State, Venezuela. The city is a financial 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 radically in the years to come. Greater Valencia informally incorporates the communities of Naguanagua, San Diego and other smaller bordering cities. Valencia is known for its ethnic and international diversity, and it is a relatively progressive city.
Valencia is located in a valley, surrounded by a mountain range called the Coastal Range. On the eastern outskirts of the city lies Lake Valencia, Venezuela's second biggest lake.
The city has been an active participant of Venezuela's history. Valencia was founded by Captain Alonso Diaz Moreno on March 25, 1555.
The city is well connected with the rest of the country by a network of highways. 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, is the nation's third busiest airport. It is a city with endless recreational opportunities, rich history, and modern day luxuries.
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