La Grita Province facts for kids
The La Grita Province was a special area, like a state or region, that was part of the Spanish Empire a long time ago. This was in the 17th century, from 1576 to 1607. The main city and center of this province was La Grita, which was founded a few years earlier in 1573.
In 1607, La Grita Province joined with another area called Mérida. Together, they formed a new, bigger area known as Mérida Province.
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What Was La Grita Province?
La Grita Province was a territory controlled by Spain in what is now Venezuela. During the time of the Spanish Empire, many parts of South America were organized into these provinces. Each province had a main city, called its capital, where important decisions were made. For La Grita Province, its capital was the city of La Grita.
The Beginning of La Grita Province
The city of La Grita was established in 1573. Just three years later, in 1576, the area around it was officially made into La Grita Province. This meant it had its own government and rules, all under the larger Spanish Empire. It was an important part of how Spain managed its lands in the New World.
Joining with Mérida
La Grita Province existed for about 31 years. In 1607, a big change happened. It was decided that La Grita Province would combine with the nearby territory of Mérida. This merger created a new, larger province known as Mérida Province. This new province continued to be an important part of the Spanish Empire for many years.
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In Spanish: Provincia de La Grita para niños
