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Amazonas (Venezuelan state)

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customs is that of incinerating their dead, and then with the ashes, making a drink that, according to their customs, would bring them all the vitality of the deceased. They are small in stature; adult women do not exceed 1.50 m, and walk completely naked except for a small loincloth. Among the most common facial ornaments is that of a stick that pierces the nasal septum of women, and the haircut characteristic of the ethnicity. While indigenous ethnicities, mostly are in extinction, the Yanomamis remain the largest indigenous people of the Amazon.
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moderate water deficiency between December and March. Average rainfall exceeds 1,200 mm per year. The annual thermal oscillation is minimal (between 1 °C and 1.5 °C) but the daily one is large, (more than 15 °C). The temperature of the coldest month is over 15 °C. The average annual temperature of the Parima station, at an altitude of 810 m, is 22.3 °C while that of Tamatama (at 112 m and the same latitude) is 27 °C.
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The regional movements have considerable strength to the point that in the 2005 parliamentary elections the regional party United Movement of Indigenous Peoples (MUPI) obtained 48% of the votes compared to 44% of the votes of the ruling coalition led by the Movement V Republic (MVR), Homeland for All
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The state is autonomous and equal politically, it organizes its administration and public powers through the Constitution of the State of Amazonas, which was adopted in 2002. The Constitution can be subject to reform or amendment, they are proposed by the Legislative Power, and to be approved, they
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A large part of the state of Amazonas is covered by immense forests, so the vegetation due to the high rate of rainfall is typical of the jungle. There are also dry soil savannas and wet soil savannas. Higher up and depending on the height, the vegetation becomes scarcer, until it reaches more than
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Being a primarily jungle region, the state of Amazonas has mostly precarious land routes, of which only 33.63% are paved. The main communication routes are air and waterways, although in the case of waterways, their navigation will depend on the rainy and dry seasons that characterize this region,
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Its economic activity is limited, most agricultural products are consumed locally and in certain areas the State is in deficit, livestock and agriculture is extensive, these activities along with trade are the main sources of employment in the region. The use of the extensive river network allows
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The state dates back to the creation of the district of Río Negro, on August 20, 1841, which included the south of the province of Guayana. In 1856 it became the province of Amazonas, declared a federal entity on March 28, 1864, comprising the departments of San Fernando de Atabapo, Maroa and San
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The climate of the Amazon State corresponds to the rainy, monsoon and tropical savannah types. Basically there are two seasons, one dry and one rainy. To the south there are no dry months, while to the northwest there are up to four months of drought. In the central and northern areas there is a
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represent 26% of the indigenous population of the state. They are located in the Upper Orinoco and extend into Guyana and Brazil. Their settlements are located around "Shaponos", which can be the river or the mountain where the conuco is found to ensure their food. Among their most interesting
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Until 1817, the region was made up of the cantons of San Fernando de Atabapo, La Esmeralda and San Carlos de Río Negro and Maroa, in correspondence with first stable population centres founded by the metropolis. Until 1842 it was known as the canton of Río Negro, depending successively on the
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In 2018, Tucanes FC disappears for good due to disagreements in its board of directors and a new third division currency called "Amazonas Futbol Club" is created, which is sponsored by the regional government and takes over the Antonio José de Sucre Stadium in the city of Puerto Ayacucho.
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commercial development. Ecological tourism is in full development in spite of the potential represented by its natural landscapes, it also lacks adequate tourist infrastructure for a high number of visitors. There are cultural features of valuable specificity and other unique elements.
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The indigenous population represents about 45% of the state's population. The ethnological culture of the state of Amazonas is the largest in the country, possessing 20 different ethnicities, differentiated by their own languages and customs. In Amazonas, indigenous languages of the
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In this state the main river of Venezuela, the Orinoco, is born in the Delgado Chalbaud hill and after crossing 2140 km it deposits its waters in the Atlantic Ocean. The Orinoco is, in turn, the basin where other important rivers of the region flow, such as the 474 km long
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in 1881, it was decided to divide the area into two territories: the Federal Territory Amazonas and the Federal Territory Alto Orinoco. 12 years later it was decided to reunify the territories with the name of Amazonas in 1893 and with its capital in San Fernando de Atabapo.
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and Negro, obviously run the lowest part of the territory. Indeed, to the north, east and south there are numerous mountain ranges, including Maigualida, Marahuaca, Unturán, Parima, Tapirapecó, La Neblina, Imeri and Aracamuní, among others.
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The different ethnic groups have the custom of holding a Warime14 festival every three years; this festival is held to celebrate both a great harvest and new marriages within the community.
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It is one of the richest Venezuelan states in terms of natural resources, most of which are currently unexploited. There are problems of deforestation in the border areas with Brazil.
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was a soccer team belonging to the Second Division of Venezuela. It was founded in 2008, and played its home games at the Antonio José de Sucre Stadium in Puerto Ayacucho, Venezuela.
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Between 1880 and 1893, the region was separated in the territories of Alto Orinoco and Amazonas, with capitals in San Fernando of Atabapo and Maroa in the United States of Venezuela.
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The corporal adornments: Among these are the pintaderas, made in a circular or rectangular piece of wood carved with different designs according to their use and function.
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Between 1856 and 1861 it was known as the province of Amazonas of the Republic of Venezuela, this being the first time that its association with the great Amazon region.
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There is only one domestic airport in the state. The others are for private or military use. There are also landing strips in Cacurí, la Esmeralda, Ocamo, Kamariapó,
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It continued as Federal Territory Amazonas because it did not meet the minimum population to change its category to State of the Federation according to the old
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Basketwork or hard fabrics: they are made in different shapes, sizes and colours. Its manufacture is based on leaves from different types of palms:
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El Instituto Nacional de Estadística, INE; Gerencia General de Estadísticas Demográficas; Gerencia de Censode Población y Vivienda (May 2014),
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In Puerto Ayacucho and in the interior of the state there are restaurants where the best dishes of the area are served: turtle prepared in its
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The Amazon River does not pass through the State, but a part of the territory is covered by the Amazon, through the Río Negro (Black River).
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need the favorable votes of at least 60% of the State Legislative Council, and by 10% or more of the electoral population of Amazonas.
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Like the other 23 federal entities of Venezuela, the State maintains its own police force, which is supported and complemented by the
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Among the indigenous dances is the traditional Yekuana dance. As for musical instruments, there is the use of the morrocoy shell and
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The musical instruments: they are another indigenous artisan expression of the Amazon State of which there are more than 100 types.
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Also, on the occasion of the arrival of the rains during the months of May, June and July, indigenous dances are performed in
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Pottery: Archaeological sites of this artistic manifestation dating from pre-Hispanic times have been found in the regions of
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in 1542. He also attributed the name to the river as a result of a legend about a female tribe that tenaciously resisted the
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is divided. It covers nearly a fifth of the area of Venezuela, but has less than 1% of Venezuela's population.
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The rich fauna of the region is represented by numerous specimens of mammals, reptiles, fish and birds:8
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Among the extensive and varied folklore of the state are samples of 62 ethnic groups, among which are:
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and ceje are grown; the latter is harvested throughout the state, especially in the valleys of the
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Leach of Venezuela (Coleoptera, Hydrophilidae, Berosini) with description of fourteen new species"
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The territory of the state of Amazonas belonged to the province of Guyana since the time of the
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families are spoken or represent isolated languages without any known relationship to others.
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Wooden carvings: benches (made in the shape of animals), domestic utensils, ritual objects,
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at 2992 meters above sea level, in the Serranía La Neblina National Park on the border with
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or Yekuanas, of the Caribbean family, live in the East and Northeast of the state. The
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The State of Amazonas is only entitled to a representation of 3 deputies in the
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According to the 2011 Census, the racial composition of the population was:
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since in many cases river traffic will be problematic in times of drought.
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decided to move the state capital to the north specifically to the city of
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origin that was identified with a race of female warriors who lived in the
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A canoe (canoa), which serves as a transport for many locals and visitors
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rivers; from it, ceje oil is extracted, which has medicinal properties.
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to the Marahuaca peak with 2832 m. The highest peak in the state is the
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Basic Result of the XIV National Census of Population and Housing 2011
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In 1864 the Federal Territory Amazonas was created, with the capital
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Orinoco River, Near La Esmeralda, Alto Orinoco Municipality, Amazonas
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Resultado Básico del XIV Censo Nacional de Población y Vivienda 2011
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The name was assigned to the state on June 2, 1856, in honor of the
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Nichols, Elizabeth Gackstetter; Morse, Kimberly J. (2010-10-14).
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and is the second largest in territorial area after the State of
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province of Guayana, department of Orinoco, confederation of the
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Until this date, Amazonas had the status of Federal Territory.
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The entire state of Amazonas is included in the so-called
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laticeps), trembler or electric eel, ray, caribbean,
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