Casanare Province
Province of Gran Colombia
Casanare Province was one of the provinces of Gran Colombia.
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History
It belonged to the Boyacá Department, which was created in 1824.
The capital was Moreno, now called Paz de Ariporo.[1]
Watercolors painted in 1856 by Manuel María Paz provide early depictions of the Guahibo and Saliba people in Casanare Province.[2][3]
See also
- Casanare Department
- Casanare River
References
- ^ Paz, Manuel María. "View of the Main Square of Moreno, the Capital of Casanare, Province of Casanare". World Digital Library. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
- ^ Paz, Manuel María. "Guahibo Indians, Province of Casanare". World Digital Library. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
- ^ Paz, Manuel María. "Saliva Indian Women Making Cassava Bread, Province of Casanare". World Digital Library. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
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