Venezuela
By: Megan Clifford
History
Venezuela was controlled by Spain. They have 2 independence days. They declared their independence on April 19, 1810. Bolívar help them fight for their independence. They then officially gained independence on July 5, 1811. They aren't currently controlled by anyone. Their official language is Spanish.
Major cities
Caracas
Caracas is Venezuela's capital and the largest city in Venezuela.
Valencia
Valencia is the third largest city in Venezuela and contains Venezuela's top industries and manufacturing companies.
Maracaibo
Maracaibo is the second largest city in Venezuela located in Northwestern Venezuela.
Geography
Venezuela is located in the northern coast of South America. They have habitats ranging from the Andes Mountains to the Amazon Basin rainforest in the south. Physical features include Angel Falls, Guiana Highlands, and Pico Bolivar.
Political Information
Their type of government is a Federal Republic. Their ladee is President Nicolas Maduro Moros. Venezuela isn't peaceful and has a lot of protests and fighting.
Trade Information
Their currency is Venezuelan bolívar. They import medicaments, ethers, broadcasting equipment, construction vehicles, and milk from the US, China, Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina. They export crude petroleum, refined petroleum, iron ore, iron reductions, and petroleum coke to China, India, Singapore, Spain, and the US.
Tourist Information
People should visit Venezuela because of their unique culture and breathtaking landscapes.
Angel Falls
Angel Falls is located in the Guayana highlands. It is the tallest waterfall in the world. It is 15 times higher than Niagara Falls!
Los Roques
With its coral reefs, white sand beaches, and crystal clear waters Los Roques is a must see archipelago in Venezuela.
Canaima National Park
Canaima National Park is the sixth biggest national park in the world. With beautiful cliffs and waterfalls this is a must see park in Venezuela.
Citations
Websites:
- http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/independenceinvenezuela/p/10april19venezuela.htm
- https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ve.html
- http://www.mapsofworld.com/venezuela/geography/
- http://venezuelanalysis.com/basicfacts
Pictures:
- http://altadensidad.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/valencia.jpg
- http://runrun.es/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/CaracasAvila.jpg
- http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/48/Panorama_of_Maracaibo,_Zulia,_Venezuela.jpg
- http://www.wondermondo.com/Images/SAmerica/Venezuela/Bolivar/SaltoAngel2.jpg
- http://www.viajarcomeryamar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Los-Roques-Cayo-2Mosquetes.png
- http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ec/Canaima,_Venezuela.jpg