What is the significance of the name "Santiago de León de Caracas"?
Named after a famous battle
Named after a Spanish king
Named after a local legend
Named after a patron saint and a governor
Answer
The name "Santiago de León de Caracas" combines the name of the patron saint of Spain, Saint James (Santiago), with the name of the Spanish governor Pedro Ponce de León. This name reflects the Spanish influence and the importance of religion in the city's founding.
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