DISTRITO CAPITAL

It is located in the center-north of Venezuela. Part of the city of Caracas which is the
capital of the Republic.

It is bordered to the north by the State of Vargas, from the South and the East with the
Miranda State and to the west with Aragua.

Caracas, is a cosmopolitan city and very populated, its rapid growth has turned into a
modern city, center of political life, scientific, cultural and educational status of
Venezuela.

The flag has a red background that represents the blood shed by the caraqueños in
periods for independence and the center has a shield that has at Leon as a
representative figure of Caracas

The traditional tree is the ceiba tree that belongs to the Malvaceae family and is native to
Central America

Presents a temperate climate of tropical mountain

It is the center of the Powers of the Nation and has legal personality that does not belong
to any state.

there is a head of government and municipal association forms the Metropolitan District
of Caracas.

It has great economic importance because it is the center of the central houses of the
main industries in the country and is the main distributor of raw materials and products.

The high population has made progress and trade markets is the increased activity.
There are all kinds of industries: food, chemicals, iron and wood, rubber and cement
factories.

their typical meals are culinary and is influenced by the typical foods of Venezuelan
regions and other countries.
El pabellon Criollo: Is the typical dish of Venezuela

La Hallaca: it is a corn cake and stew takes papelón, mustard and almonds.

Escabeche: a fried fish vinaigrette.

The traditional drinks are the chicha, Tizana, The guarapo pasteboard with lemon.

The tipycal desserts are:

El Majarete: Is a pudding of corn, coconut and papelon.

Arroz con leche made with rice, sugar and lemon shells.

Bienmesabe: is a sponge soaked in wine

Some tourist sites are

Parque nacional el avila: there is abundant vegetation and animals and has very
interesting landscapes and to the top of the mountain can be reached by foot or special
vehicle.

Museo de Bellas Artes: there are seventeen rooms where paintings, sculptures, ceramics
and porcelain are exposed, made by Venezuelan artists as Armando Reveron,
Christopher Rojas and others.

Jardín Botánico: has its entrance in the University City which is based at the Universidad
Central de Venezuela, it is rich in native and exotic species, with extensive vegetation

Singer:

Victor Munoz was born on May 1, is a popular pop artist of the country, began his artistic
training at 4 years old and has always been a lover of life and scenarios.

Player:

Salomon Rondon was born on September 16, 1989 is a prominent Venezuelan footballer,
plays as a striker and is currently player at West Brom in the Premier League. His shirt
bears his favorite number 23 inspired by the former player Michael Jordan basketball.