Miranda (state)
state
Miranda (Spaingie: Estado Miranda, IPA: [esˈtaðo miˈɾanda]) is ane o the 23 states (estados) intae which Venezuela is dividit. It is rankit seicont in population amang Venezuelan states, efter Zulia. In 30 Juin 2010, it haed approximately 2,987,968 residents. It haes the greatest Human Development Index in Venezuela an aw, accordin tae the Venezuelan Naitional Institute o Statistics. Miranda is important center for poleetical, economic, cultural an commercial activities an aw. The state relies on a govrenment o 21 municipal mayorships an ane govrenor.
Miranda State Estado Miranda | |
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.svg) Location athin Venezuela | |
| Coordinates: 10°17′N 66°20′W / 10.28°N 66.33°WCoordinates: 10°17′N 66°20′W / 10.28°N 66.33°W | |
| Kintra | Venezuela |
| Created | 1909 |
| Caipital | Los Teques |
| Govrenment | |
| • Govrenor | Adriana D'Elia (2012–present) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7950 km2 (3,070 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 17t |
| 0.87% of Venezuela | |
| Population (30 Juin 2010) | |
| • Total | 2,987,968 |
| • Rank | 2nt |
| 10.36% o Venezuela | |
| Time zone | UTC-04:00 |
| ISO 3166 code | VE-M |
| Emblematic tree | Roso blanco (Brownea leucantha) |
| Website | www |