Bolivar

Bolivar. 1. A state of Colombia W. of the Magdalena. Area, 21,345 sq. miles. The surface is low and swampy, and the climate in parts hot and unhealthy. Chief port; Barranquilla; capital, Cartagena.

2. One of the United States of Venezuela, stretching across the centre from Colombia to the Atlantic. Area, 88,383 sq. miles. Capital, Ciudad Bolivar.

3. A national territory of Colombia.

4. An agricultural settlement for emigrants in Venezuela; 30 miles N.E. of Caraccas.

5. A new territory of Buenos Ayres, 170 miles S.W. of the capital. Area, 2,070 square miles.