🌇 Welcome to Caracas, the vibrant capital of Venezuela! Get ready to immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere, stunning landscapes, and rich culture of this bustling city. 🌴
Just before landing on to the fact-finding journey on Caracus, we must not forget to explore the breathtaking natural wonders that surround city.
Visit the Avila National Park, where you can hike through lush forests and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
Take a cable car ride to the top of Mount Avila for an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss the opportunity to relax on the nearby beautiful beaches, such as Playa El Yaque or Playa Caribe. 🌳
And now…….let us begin with the facts!!!! 🏛
Fascinating Caracas Facts
Pilar Navarro: The Biggest oil Reserve!
Did you know that the name of the biggest oil reserve in the world is Pilar Navarro?? And it is situated in Caracas only?
This is how they manage their overall economy with the help of the oil supply. Many years back this city earns a lot by exporting oil every year.
The famous zoological park: Caricuao
Due to many reasons, this amazing zoological park and its animals faced several issues in the year 2018. 🐜 🦓
The poor economical condition of Venezuela is responsible for this. People won’t be able to visit here. Thus, this zoological park faced a lack of money for many days.
Houses the Protection: Venezuela National Police
The geographical condition of Caracas made the police department of Venezuela choose it as their headquarters. 🌾 👮
Apart from this, the political misbalance in this area can also be solved by this decision.
Shining in lietracy: Houses Latin America’s 18th finest University
Let me tell you another important fact…..many people actually recognize Caracas in the name of the Central University. This is the oldest university in Venezuela.
According to many surveys, they consider this university as the 18th finest university in the world. This is one of the UNESCO World Heritage for sure.
Arepas: The Yummy Pancakes!
Hello fellow foodies….let’s track down the food fact about Caracas!!!
This city is famous for its amazing dishes. One of the most popular dishes in Caracas is arepas.
This is a pancake made out of meat and cheese. Only this city of Venezuela serves this dish for sure. 🥮
City Of immigrants: Diversion and Inclusion
People from different countries are found here. Many people relocated to this city due to their own reasons.
Many people from Spain, Japan, China, Portugal, and many other countries usually choose this city as their dream destination. ⛱️
Advanced Metro tracks: progression and Improvement
Caracas has a three-track metro system. This is how citizens can easily complete their daily journey without facing any issues.
However, the time limit for this service is available from 5:30 am to 10:30 pm.
Massive City: The Ultimate City
The overall area of Caracas is 300 square miles.
This is how almost 2.9 million people are living here. Apart from this, more immigrants are entering this city.
High Crime rate: Scopes of Enhancement!
A number of critical cases remains unsolved in this city……well this is not a very pleasant fact….but true!
Apart from this, the murder rate is quite high here. Besides, different kinds of violent crimes happened here.
This is why this city is considered as the most dangerous place in the world. Even a number of police cannot solve this issue.
They do not want to interfere in any criminal activities at all. They do not want to get in trouble for sure.
Sheikh Ibrahim Mosque: The second-largest mosque in Latin America
The Muslim community of this city is powerful compared to other cities in Venezuela.
This is why people from Middle Eastern countries try their best to shift here. The overall Muslim population is 15000.
They have the Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim mosque is situated in Caracas only. This mosque is considered as the second largest mosque in Latin America for sure.
Spanish: The official language
People of Caracas speak different languages according to their native area. However, Spanish is their official language.
It is not necessary to speak English for official purposes. However, they need to use English during international deals.
Simple dressing: Beauty lies in Simplicity
The crime rate of this city doesn’t allow people to dress in a lavish way. Even people who have enough money cannot wear good clothes.
They have to wear as simple clothes as possible to pretend that they have nothing. Thus, they will be able to stay away from any kind of robbery and kidnapping cases.
Slums: Still there!
Almost 50% of this city is occupied by slums.
A number of people live there. Besides, the government has no accurate data regarding the population of these slums at all. The police department carries heavy weapons while entering these slums.
Expensive things: Unexpected Way to Hide!
A higher percentage of thieves and robbers don’t allow people to carry their cell phones and expensive things in a casual manner.
Local people generally carry their mobiles in their underwear while walking on the street.
Renting a car: Quite Risky, though.
Renting a car is quite a risky move in Caracas. The car agency will immediately pass the confidential information of that person to criminals. They will assume that the person has a lot of money.
Thus, they will surely attack you at any time. This is why visitors generally don’t rent a car while traveling here. However, public transport is also not safe at all. Thus, many countries don’t prefer to visit Caracas at all.
Caracas: The capital city of Venezuela
Since the independence of Venezuela, they select Caracas as their capital due to many reasons. It was 1830 when they gain their independence.
They never change their capital to any other city.
Local people: Quite friendly as well as helpful
If you are visiting the city as a tourist…you will find that the local people of Caracas are very humble and down to earth. They help any new visitors in every possible way.
If they observe you while showing your expensive watch or mobile in public they will surely warn you about the general situation of this city.
They will definitely suggest you hide your expensive things in secret places for sure.
Waiting: Yep, quite common here!
People need to stand in a queue for everything.
Even while shopping for essential commodities like bread, soap, and biscuit they need to wait for a long time.
This is why they never receive freshly baked foods. Getting a freshly baked cake or bread is luck here. Delaying in every sector is the main reason for it.
Summing Up:
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Caracas….
Thought you came to know about certain facts about the city that may not be very acceptable for foreigners……but why do you care…..you are through the lanes of facts only!!!!
It is good to know things beforehand and stay prepared for the future…. 😂
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