Caroní River
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The Caroní River is the second most important river of Venezuela, the second in flow, and one of the longest, 952 kilometres (592 mi) from the Kukenan tepui through to its confluence with the Orinoco River. The name "Caroní" is applied starting from the confluence of the Kukenan with the Yuruaní River at 182 kilometres (113 mi) from the source of the Kukenan and 770 kilometres (480 mi) from its discharge in the Orinoco. The confluence takes place in Bolivar State. The Caroní River is the longest river located entirely within Venezuela.
Caroní River in La Llovizna National Park, Puerto Ordaz
Confluence of Caroní River (in the background), a blackwater river with the Orinoco river, a whitewater river
The Caroní River and the Guri Reservoir
Bolívar (state)
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Bolívar is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital city is Ciudad Bolívar and the largest city is Ciudad Guayana. Bolívar State covers a total surface area of 242,801 km2 (93,746 sq mi) and as of the 2011 census, had a population of 1,410,964. The state contains Angel Falls.
Canaima National Park
Ciudad Bolívar is its capital; known for its colonial architecture.
St. Thomas Cathedral in Ciudad Bolivar opened in 1841
Catholic Cathedral in Santa Elena de Uairén, built in the 1950s.