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Venezuela

History

Venezuela declared independence or statehood, marking a decisive political break.
Venezuela became independent from Gran Colombia, marking a key step in modern statehood.
Venezuela's sovereignty gained formal recognition.
The current constitution came into force, setting the basic framework for today's Venezuela.
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CapitalCaracas
Population28.5M
Area916,445 km2
CurrencyVenezuelan bolívar soberano

Short facts

RegionNorthern South America / Caribbean
LanguageSpanish
Time zoneVET (UTC-4)
Drives onRight

Worth seeing

  • Angel Falls: The world's highest uninterrupted waterfall (979 m) in Canaima National Park.
  • Gran Sabana: Vast plateau landscape of tepuis (tabletop mountains) and ancient geology.
  • Canaima National Park: UNESCO site covering 3 million hectares of jungle, rivers, and tepuis.

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Planning questions

What is Venezuela known for?Angel Falls, Gran Sabana, Canaima National Park.
What is the capital?Caracas.
Which language is useful?Spanish.
When is the national day?5 July.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

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Known for

Angel FallsGran SabanaCanaima National ParkCaracasStreet foodCoffee
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