What kind of city is Caracas?

Caracas, also translated as "Caracas", is the capital of Venezuela, a Latin American country, the largest city in the country, and the political, economic, and cultural center. Located in the Caracas Valley on the coast of the Caribbean Sea, at the southern foot of the Avila Mountains in the north-central part, 11 kilometers from the Caribbean Sea to the north and only 11 kilometers from the important seaport of La Guaira. The urban area is surrounded by mountains on three sides, covering an area of ??77 square kilometers. , with a population of about 2.07 million; Caracas was founded in 1567 and has been repeatedly damaged by earthquakes in history; it was designated as the capital of the Republic of France in 1830. In 1950, it formed a metropolitan area together with its suburbs and five towns in the state of Miranda. It covers an area of ??360 square kilometers and has a population of more than 5 million. The city is surrounded by mountains, with an altitude of 922 meters. The climate is mild, with an average annual temperature of 21°C and an average annual precipitation of 810 mm. The name Caracas is believed to come from the tribal name of the local Indians. The entire metropolitan area currently has a population of more than 5 million. Although Caracas is located in the tropics, due to its high terrain and mild climate, there are no four seasons, only rainy and dry seasons. The rainy season is from May to October every year, and the dry season is from November to April of the following year. The rainy season has lower temperatures and cooler weather; the dry season is a bit hot during the day but still cool at night. In Caracas, people can not only enjoy the beautiful spring scenery, but also appreciate the fun of tropical beaches. It is called "the unique capital on the American continent" by many tourists. 2. Ethnicity and Transportation The city has been a multi-ethnic city in history. Most of the residents believe in Catholicism and the official language is Spanish. Its economy ranks above the average level among Latin American countries, and oil is the backbone of the national economy. 19 of the country's 25 large companies are located here. The transportation in the city is convenient. The subway was built in 1983 and has 5 lines. It is one of the cities with the most cars in the world in terms of car traffic per square kilometer, with 64% of residents' households owning cars, and 90% of them driving to and from get off work. Gasoline is very cheap here. 3. History and Monuments Caracas was first founded in 1567, became the capital of the Province of Venezuela in 1577, and was designated the capital of the Republic of Venezuela in 1830. Since the city was renovated in 1870, many Spanish colonial buildings were replaced by French-style buildings. In the 1920s, with the development of the oil industry, the city expanded rapidly. In 1950, together with the suburbs and five towns in the state of Miranda, the Caracas metropolitan area was formed. It is the largest economic center in the country. Concentrated 50% of the country's industry, mainly light industries such as food and textiles, as well as automobile assembly, chemicals, construction, pharmaceuticals and other industries; the financial industry and business are prosperous. Foreign trade is booming, and its foreign port, La Guaira, accounts for half of the country's total foreign trade. Transportation is developed, with highways to the north leading directly to the outer port of La Guaira, railways and the Pan-American Highway to Barquisimeto to the west, and Llanos and other highways to the east leading to cities in the east and south. The modern tunnel highway leads to the beach tourist area. There is an international airport. The city is divided into new and old districts. The old city is centered on Plaza Bolivar. In the center of the square stands the bronze statue of Simon Bolivar and the Congress Building. On both sides are the Presidential Palace and the Cabinet Building; there are many monuments. New Town has many high-rise buildings, including the magnificent Central Park complex spanning 2 blocks. The Bolivar Center on Bolivar Avenue is two 32-story buildings. The upper floors are government agencies, and the ground floor and its surroundings are busy modern business districts. To the east is the cultural district, which houses the Central University of Venezuela, the Art Museum, Libraries, museums, etc. Industrial areas are to the west and southwest of the metropolitan area. There is Avila National Park in the north of the city, with lush woods and beautiful scenery, it is a tourist attraction. 4. Culture and Architecture Caracas is the hometown of Simon Bolivar, the hero of South America’s struggle for national independence in the 19th century and the founding father of Venezuela. In the center of the tree-lined Plaza de Bolivar stands a bronze statue of Bolivar holding a sword and waving his hat. In the west of the city is the "Bolivar Center", as well as the scenic Bolivar University and the busy Bolivar Avenue. wait. There is the Parliament Building in the city center, which people call "Capitol Hill". Not far away is the famous "Gold Building", where all kinds of jewelry are available. A 50-story skyscraper in Central Park is where the offices of various central government ministries are located. There are street gardens everywhere in the city. Among them, the Redwood Park is located in the triangle area where two highways intersect. The green trees, lawns and fountains in the garden form a scene. Nearby are Makudu, Assur, Naiguada and Xiaoga. Lagas Beach is a tourist attraction. There are many classical buildings and castles in Caracas, as well as many modern buildings and skyscrapers. High-rise buildings come in various shapes, including box-shaped, cylindrical and tower-shaped. The most famous is undoubtedly the huge complex of buildings in "Central Park". In "Central Park", there is the "World Convention Center" built in the 1970s, which provides convenient conditions for international conferences. In addition, there are hotels, offices of many organizations and industrial and commercial enterprises, shopping malls, schools, cultural and entertainment venues, etc. "Central Park" spans two streets from north to south, occupies 4 blocks from east to west, and has 8 buildings. The three floors above the ground of these eight buildings are connected together to form a whole. Among these three floors, there are the main conference halls of the "World Convention Center", banks, supermarkets, museums, etc. Above the third floor, buildings of different heights have been built, some with 40 floors and some with 60 floors, which are quite spectacular. There are open-air cinemas and rooftop gardens between the three floors below the building complex. The most representative of classical architecture is the Miraflores Palace, the presidential palace of Venezuela. This is a European Renaissance style building.

The wall decorations, floors, chandeliers and other furnishings of various rooms in the palace all have Italian, French and Spanish styles. Among them, the wall decorations are the most distinctive, many of which are masterpieces by famous painters. "Miraflores" means "youth" and "golden age". Miraflores Palace was originally the private residence of a distinguished Venezuelan general in the late 19th century. In 1911, it was acquired by the government as the presidential palace and became the center of Venezuela's highest administrative power. Parks can be found everywhere in Caracas, adding a lot of color to the city. Redwood Park near the Hilton Hotel is the largest central park, located in the triangle area where two highways intersect. The park is lined with trees and fountains are scattered on the green lawns. Even on the street corner in the downtown area, the street garden is colorful, but the scale is slightly smaller. These large and small street gardens provide people with a place to rest and add a quiet and peaceful atmosphere to the city. Caracas people call them "oasis" in the bustling traffic and "paradise" in the hustle and bustle.