ciudad bolivar
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A port city in eastern Venezuela: "Ciudad Bolívar" is the name of a specific city located in eastern Venezuela, situated on the Orinoco River. It serves as a significant port and is the capital of Venezuela's Bolívar State.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The historic center of Ciudad Bolívar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- We traveled by boat to Ciudad Bolívar to see the Angostura Bridge.
Advanced Usage
- Historical context: The city was originally named Angostura (meaning "narrows") due to its location at a narrow part of the Orinoco River. It was renamed in 1846 in honor of Simón Bolívar, a key leader in South America's independence from Spain.
- Angostura bitters, a key cocktail ingredient, was first produced in this city when it was still called Angostura.
Variants and Related Words
- Angostura: The former name for Ciudad Bolívar.
- Bolívar: The surname of Simón Bolívar, for whom the city and the state are named. Also the name of Venezuela's currency.
Synonyms
- Port city: A city with a harbor used for shipping and trade.
- State capital: A city that is the administrative center of a state or region.
Noun
- a port in eastern Venezuela on the Orinoco river