Barinas (state) facts for kids
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Barinas
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| Motto(s):
Dios y Federación
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| Anthem: Himno del Estado Barinas | |||
Location within Venezuela
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| Country | Venezuela | ||
| Created | 1937 | ||
| Capital | Barinas | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 35,200 km2 (13,600 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | 8th | ||
| 3.84% of Venezuela | |||
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 816,264 | ||
| • Rank | 15th | ||
| 2.87% of Venezuela | |||
| Time zone | UTC-04:00 | ||
| ISO 3166 code | VE-E | ||
| Emblematic tree | Cedro (Cedrela odorata) | ||
Barinas (Spanish: Estado Barinas) is one of the 23 States of Venezuela. It's located in the western part of the country. The state capital is also called Barinas. This state is famous for its wide-open plains, known as "llanos," and its amazing wildlife. It's a land of cowboys, cattle, and beautiful natural landscapes.
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About Barinas State
Barinas is a large state in Venezuela. It covers about 35,200 square kilometers. This makes it the 8th largest state in the country. The state was officially created in 1937.
Where is Barinas?
Barinas is in the southwest part of Venezuela. It shares borders with several other states. To the north are Portuguesa and Cojedes. To the east is Guárico. To the south, you'll find Apure. And to the west, it borders Táchira, Mérida, and Trujillo.
The Capital City
The capital city of Barinas state is also called Barinas. It's a very important city for the region. Many people live and work there. The city has a rich history, with buildings from the Spanish colonial period. One example is the Nuestra Señora del Pilar Cathedral. It was built a long time ago, between 1770 and 1780.
Nature and Wildlife
Barinas is known for its incredible natural beauty. A big part of the state is covered by the "llanos." These are vast, flat grasslands. They are home to many different animals. You can find wild horses roaming freely. There are also capybaras, which are the world's largest rodents. The state also has beautiful rivers and some mountain landscapes. The climate is mostly tropical. This means it's warm all year round.
What People Do in Barinas
The main activities in Barinas are farming and cattle ranching. The fertile plains are perfect for growing crops. Many people work with livestock, raising cattle. This is a big part of the state's economy. You can see many haciendas, which are large farms or ranches.
Symbols of Barinas
Every state has its own symbols. Barinas has a special tree called the "Cedro." Its scientific name is Cedrela odorata. The state also has its own anthem. It's called Himno del Estado Barinas. The state's motto is Dios y Federación. This means "God and Federation" in English.
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Images for kids
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Landscape of the plains of Barinas
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Nuestra Señora del Pilar Cathedral in the city of Barinas, built by the Spanish between 1770 and 1780
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Casa de la cultura Napoleón Sebastián Arteaga which functioned as a royal Spanish prison, José Antonio Páez was imprisoned there in 1813
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Alberto Arvelo Torrealba Museum, a building from the Spanish colonial period, believed to have been visited by the liberator Simón Bolívar in 1813
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One of the many haciendas that exist in Barinas
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One of the many natural wells in Barinas
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Pedraza Municipality, Barinas State
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Cattle in Barinas
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Hato Cristero, Barinas State
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Unellez Botanical Garden
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La Acequia River
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Santa María University, Barinas
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Agustín Tovar Stadium, Barinas
See also
In Spanish: Estado Barinas para niños
