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Maracaibo was founded in 1529 by Ambrosius Ehinger on the western side of Lake Maracaibo which is the dominant feature of the oil-rich Maracaibo Basin. Favoured by prevailing winds and a protected harbour, the city is located on the shores of the lake where the narrows, which eventually lead to the Gulf of Venezuela, first become pronounced.
For about 390 years, Maracaibo remained isolated and separated from the rest of the country. Transportation was only possible across the lake by ferry or other marine transport.
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∙ 9y agoMaracaibo was created on 1529-09-08.
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When was Maracaibo Metro created?
Maracaibo Metro was created in 2006.
When was Aldemaro Romero en Maracaibo created?
Aldemaro Romero en Maracaibo was created in 1967.
When was Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Maracaibo created?
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Maracaibo was created in 1897.
When was Unión Atlético Maracaibo created?
Unión Atlético Maracaibo was created on 2001-01-16.
When was Plaza de toros Monumental de Maracaibo created?
Plaza de toros Monumental de Maracaibo was created in 1972.
What is the motto of Maracaibo?
The motto of Maracaibo is 'English:'.
What city is lake maracaibo located in?
The city ofMaracaibo
What activities can you do on Lake Maracaibo?
descripcion de maracaibo de antano
What Type of lake is lake Maracaibo?
lake maracaibo is a basin lake.Daniel Cove
What does maracaibo mean from lake maracaibo?
lake maracaibo OS a wonderful lake it got its name from long time ago in a tribe called abnaki
What is a lake in western venezuela?
Lake Maracaibo is located in western Venezuela. It is 99 miles (159 kilometers) in length, and is 67 miles (108 kilometers) in width.
How did lake maracaibo get its name?
Maracaibo, in autoctonal language (wayuu) means "place of snakes"... As Toronto means "meeting place". Antonio Volpicelli Maracaibo, Venezuela
