UPSC Prelims 1999·GS1·geography·human and economic geography

Which one of the following port cities in Venezuela has been developed as an oil port?

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  1. ACaracas
  2. BMaracaiboCorrect
  3. CMaracay
  4. DCarupano

Explanation

Maracaibo is the correct answer because it is located on the shores of Lake Maracaibo, which is the heart of Venezuelas oil industry. This region contains some of the largest oil reserves in the world. As a result, the city was specifically developed as a major shipping hub and processing center for petroleum exports. While Caracas is the national capital and the other cities are regional centers, Maracaibo serves as the primary oil port and industrial base for the nations energy sector.
geography: Which one of the following port cities in Venezuela has been developed as an oil port?

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