Caracas

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Introduction
Physical and human geography
- Landscape
  - City site
  - Climate
  - City layout
- People
- Economy
  - Manufacturing
  - Finance and other services
  - Transportation
- Administration and society
  - Government
  - Municipal services and health
  - Education
- Cultural life
History

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