Venezuela
By: Kimberly Kerr
Venezuela
Capital: Caracas
Population: 30. 69 million peopleGDP: 509.96 billion
Unemployment Rate: 6.0%
Major exports: Petroleum, iron ore, coffee, steel, aluminum, and cocoa
Currency: Venezuelan bolivar(VEF)
Life expectancy: 74 years
Literacy rate: 93%
Current president: Nicolas Maduro
Independence day: July 5, 1811
Motto: God and Federation
National symbols: Flag, Coat of arms, and National anthem
Favorite sports: Football and baseball
Major religions: Roman catholic and Protestant
Languages other than Spanish: Wayuu, English, and Italian
Major problems: Oil crash, currency, power struggle, food crisis
Current events: First lady criticizes America for 'kidnapping' her relatives