a republic in N South America. 22,396,407; 352,143 sq. mi. (912,050 sq. km). Capital: Caracas.
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Gulf of. Also called Gulf of Maracaibo.a gulf of the Caribbean Sea between NW Venezuela and N Columbia Colombia, connecting to with Lake Maracaibo. 75 miles (120 km) long and up to 150 miles (240 km) wide.
Capital of Venezuela and the largest city in the country, located in northern Venezuela near the Caribbean Sea; commercial, industrial, and cultural center of the nation.