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Venezuela

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An ancient rock carving (petroglyph) located in Avila National Park, Venezuela.

Welcome to Venezuela!

Venezuela, also called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a beautiful country in the northern part of South America. It has a long coastline along the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The capital city is Caracas, which is a busy and lively place.

Land and Nature

Venezuela is shaped a bit like a triangle. It has green mountains along the north, wide open plains called the Llanos in the center, and special flat mountains called tepuis in the southeast. One of the most famous places is Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world! Venezuela shares borders with Colombia to the west, Brazil to the south, and Guyana to the east. Nearby, you can find the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.

People and Cities

Many people in Venezuela live in cities. The biggest cities are Caracas, Maracaibo, and Valencia. The people of Venezuela come from many backgrounds, making the culture rich and colorful. You can find people with different skin tones, traditions, and languages.

Fun Facts

  • Venezuela has the world’s largest known oil reserves. Oil is very important to the country’s economy.
  • The arepa is a special type of food that many Venezuelans love to eat. It’s made from cornmeal and can be filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables.
  • Venezuela’s name comes from an early explorer who thought the local houses looked like the city of Venice in Italy. He called the place “Little Venice,” which in Spanish is “Venezuela.”

Venezuela is a land full of natural wonders, friendly people, and exciting traditions. Whether you’re exploring its tall mountains, wide plains, or enjoying tasty arepas, there is always something new to discover!

Images

Map showing the administrative divisions of Venezuela from 2007.
Ancient indigenous idols discovered in the Los Roques archipelago.
Portrait of Simón Bolívar, a leader in Latin American independence, painted by Ricardo Acevedo Bernal.
A historical painting showing the signing of the Act of Independence of Venezuela, created by Martín Tovar y Tovar.
Presidents Lula, Chávez, and Kirchner meeting for a discussion in Brasília.
President Dilma Rousseff receives an artwork of former Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez from President Nicolás Maduro during an official meeting.
Venezuelans peacefully marching in a public demonstration on May 20, 2017.
Portrait of Rómulo Betancourt from December 1961.
President Carlos Andrés Pérez meets with President George H. W. Bush during an official visit to Washington.
A busy street scene in Caracas, Venezuela from the 1970s, showing people and vehicles along Avenida Abraham Lincoln.

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