· The Republic of Venezuela occupies the northern part of the South American continent.

· It fronts on the Caribbean Sea, with Colombia to the west, Brazil to the south and Guyana to the east.

· Venezuela covers an area of 912,050 square kms .

· Caracas is the principal commercial and financial centre.

· Maracaibo is the major petroleum centre.

· The states of Aragua, Carabobo & Lara are industrial and agricultural centres.

· Zulia is the major cattle and oil-producing state.

· Guayana has the most important mineral and hydrocarbon reserves.

· Maracay, Valencia and Barquisimeto are the principal industrial cities.

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