Bolívar (state)

Bolívar is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. Located in the southeastern part of the country, it is the largest state by area, accounting for approximately 25% of Venezuela's total land. Its capital city is Ciudad Bolívar.

The state is named after Simón Bolívar, the Venezuelan military and political leader who played a key role in the Spanish American independence movement.

Bolívar state is geographically diverse, encompassing parts of the Guiana Highlands, the Orinoco River basin, and the Gran Sabana. This diverse terrain contributes to a rich biodiversity, including unique flora and fauna. The state is known for its tepuis, tabletop mountains characteristic of the Guiana Highlands, and for the Angel Falls (Salto Ángel), the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall.

The economy of Bolívar is largely based on natural resources, including mining (gold, diamonds, iron ore, bauxite), hydroelectric power generation (from the Guri Dam, one of the world's largest), forestry, and agriculture. Tourism is also an important sector, driven by the state's natural attractions.

The population of Bolívar is diverse, with a mix of indigenous peoples, descendants of European settlers, and people of African descent.