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.