Delta Amacuro
Also known as Delta Amacuro State
state of Venezuela
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Delta Amacuro is a state located in northeastern Venezuela where the Orinoco River meets the Atlantic Ocean, characterized by its vast delta wetlands and diverse ecosystems. It matters because it is home to indigenous communities, significant biodiversity, and natural resources, while also being one of Venezuela's least densely populated regions.
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Delta Amacuro State (Spanish: Estado Delta Amacuro, IPA: [esˈtaðo ˈðelta amaˈkuɾo]) is one of the 23 states of Venezuela, and is the location of the Orinoco Delta. The Paria Gulf and the Atlantic Ocean are to the north, Bolívar State is to the south, the Atlantic Ocean and Guyana are to the east, and Monagas State is to the west. The state capital city is Tucupita.
Delta Amacuro State covers a total surface area of 40,200 km (15,500 sq mi) and, in 2011, had a census population of 171,413.