what is the capital of venezuela

The capital of Venezuela is Caracas. Caracas is the largest city in Venezuela and one of the principal cities of South America. It is located in the northern part of the country, within the Caracas Valley of the Venezuelan coastal mountain range (Cordillera de la Costa) . The city was founded in 1567 as Santiago de León de Caracas and has grown to become Venezuelas largest urban agglomeration and the countrys primary center of industry, commerce, education, and culture. Caracas is also Venezuelas cultural capital, with many restaurants, theaters, museums, and shopping centers. The city has some of the tallest skyscrapers in Latin America, such as the Parque Central Towers, and is home to the Museum of Contemporary Art of Caracas, one of the most important in South America.