Mérida (state)
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Mérida is one of the 23 states of Venezuela, located in the Western Andean Region. The territory has been inhabited for millennia, with indigenous groups like the Timoto-Cuica leaving significant cultural traces. Its economy and infrastructure were historically shaped by advanced agricultural techniques.
Statistics
Area
11,300.00 km²
Population
828,592