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Caracas is the chief city and capital of
Venezuela. It is situated on the slopes of
the Andes Mountains. In 1989 the metropolitan
area had a population of 3,373,100. It is now
a large industrial and commercial centre,
notably for oil companies. It has many fine
buildings.
The city has also suffered several severe
earthquakes.
Subject by: Russell Webb