Venezuela » Introduction of Caracas

Caracas is the capital of Venezuela. It is located in the north of the country, following the contours of a narrow mountain valley located on theVenezuelan coastal range.

The valley's temperatures are springlike, and the urbanizable terrain of the Caracas Valley lies between 2,500 and 3,000 ft (760 and 910 m)above sea level. The Valley is close to theCaribbean Sea, separated from the coast by a steep mountain range that rises above 7400 ft (2200 m); to the south lies further hills and mountains.

The historic centre of Caracas, known as the Libertador Municipality, had an estimated population of 2.1 million.

Distrito Capital is the name of Caracas' primary seat, covering part ofMiranda State. The population of Caracas' urban agglomeration (Greater Caracas, including neighbouring cities out of the Capital District) is about 4.7 million.

Caracas is Venezuela's cultural capital, boasting several restaurants, theaters, museums and shopping centres. The city is also home to an array of immigrants from Spain, Italy, Portugal, the Middle East, Germany, China and Latin American countries. There are immigrants from the other part of the world as well.