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Bolívar

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Also known as Bolivar State

state of Venezuela

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Bolívar is a state located in southeastern Venezuela, known for being one of the country's largest and most resource-rich regions. It matters because it contains significant mineral deposits, including gold and iron ore, as well as the Orinoco River and important hydroelectric facilities that are central to Venezuela's economy and energy production.

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Encyclopedic overview

Bolívar (Spanish: Estado Bolívar, IPA: [esˈtaðo βoˈliβaɾ]) is the largest of the 23 states of Venezuela in area. The state capital city is Ciudad Bolívar and the largest city is Ciudad Guayana. Bolívar State covers a total surface area of 242,801 km (93,746 sq mi) and as of the 2011 census, had a population of 1,410,964. The state contains Angel Falls.

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Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Bolívar” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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