Ciudad Bolívar, formerly known as Angostura and St. Thomas de Guyana, is the capital of Venezuela's southeastern Bolívar State. It lies at the spot where the Orinoco River narrows to about 1 mile (1.6 km) in width, is the site of the first bridge across the river, and is a major riverport for the eastern regions of Venezuela.
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Image: Ciudad Bolívar historical zone
Image: House of the Congress of Angostura
Image: Salto la Llovizna, Bolívar, Venezuela (2)
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.