Casanare Province was one of the provinces of Gran Colombia.

Map, 1810

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

References

  1. ^ Paz, Manuel María. "View of the Main Square of Moreno, the Capital of Casanare, Province of Casanare". World Digital Library. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
  2. ^ Paz, Manuel María. "Guahibo Indians, Province of Casanare". World Digital Library. Retrieved 2014-05-21.
  3. ^ Paz, Manuel María. "Saliva Indian Women Making Cassava Bread, Province of Casanare". World Digital Library. Retrieved 2014-05-21.

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