Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Chase Osborn
Flag of Venezuela
The capital of
Venezuela is
Caracas
Government
Federal Presidential Constitutional Republic
President: Nicolás Maduro
Demographics
Race/Ethnicity
Mesito: 51.6%
White: 43.6%
Black: 2.9%
Other: 1.2%
Major Religions
Roman Catholic: 92%
Irreligious/Protestant: 8%
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Wayuu
Warao
Pemon
Mapoyo
English
Italian
French
Latin and Greek
Currency/Exchange Rate
Currency: bolívar fuerte (Bs. F)
Exchange rate to U.S. Dollar: 1 bolívar fuerte= 0.16 U.S. Dollar
Major Imports/Exports
Top 5 imports:
Packages medicaments, ethers, broadcasting equipments,
other construction vehicles, and concentrated milk.
Top 5 Exports:
Crude petroleum, refined petroleum, iron ore, iron reductions,
petroleum coke.
Popular Food/Dish
Popular food types are fresh and saltwater fish,
tubers, fruits, and meat.
Popular dishes are Arepa, Cachepa, Chicharron,
Empanada, Pasticho, and Polenta
Fun Facts
Slavery in Venezuela was abolished in 1854
Venezuela was the world’s largest oil exporter in the early 20th Century
Venezuela is the oldest democracies in South America
Venezuela gained independence from Spain in 1811
Capybara, the largest rodent in the world, inhabits the grassy plains of Venezuela
Venezuela literally means “Little Venice”
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the largest waterfall in the world
Venezuela has more Miss Universes and Miss Worlds than any other country.
Resources
True Nomads
Wikipedia