Fun facts about Venezuela
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The name 'Venezuela' is derived from the Italian word 'Veneziola', meaning 'Little Venice'.
Venezuela
Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and various islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. It comprises an area of 912,050 km2 (352,140 sq mi), with a population estimated at 31.8 million in 2025.
From the “Etymology” section
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The Timoto–Cuica culture is noted for having invented the arepa, a staple in Venezuelan cuisine.
Venezuela
Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and various islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. It comprises an area of 912,050 km2 (352,140 sq mi), with a population estimated at 31.8 million in 2025.
From the “History” section
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Christopher Columbus believed he had reached a terrestrial paradise when he encountered the Orinoco Delta.
Venezuela
Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and various islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. It comprises an area of 912,050 km2 (352,140 sq mi), with a population estimated at 31.8 million in 2025.
From the “History” section
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Venezuela was part of Gran Colombia until 1830, when it became an independent state after a rebellion.
Venezuela
Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and various islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. It comprises an area of 912,050 km2 (352,140 sq mi), with a population estimated at 31.8 million in 2025.
From the “History” section
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Photo: Gerald J. Coleman from Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). · Public Domain
Hugo Chávez's administration saw income inequality decline and a significant improvement in the quality of life for Venezuelans.
Venezuela
Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and various islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. It comprises an area of 912,050 km2 (352,140 sq mi), with a population estimated at 31.8 million in 2025.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Gerald J. Coleman from Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). · Public Domain