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Venezuela Capital: Caracas Population: 25,730,435 The Geography of Venezuela Total Size: 912,050 square km Size Comparison: slightly more than twice the size of California Geographical Coordinates: 8 00 N, 66 00 W World Region: South America General Terrain: Andes Mountains and Maracaibo Lowlands in northwest; central plains (llanos); Guiana Highlands in southeast Geographical Low Point: Caribbean Sea 0 m Geographical High Point: Pico Bolivar (La Columna) 5,007 m Climate: tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands The People of Venezuela Type of Government: federal republic Languages Spoken: Spanish (official), numerous indigenous dialects Independence: 5 July 1811 (from Spain) National Holiday: Independence Day, 5 July (1811) Nationality: Venezuelan(s) Religions: nominally Roman Catholic 96%, Protestant 2%, other 2% Economy of Venezuela Major Industries: petroleum, construction materials, food processing, textiles; iron ore mining, steel, aluminum; motor vehicle assembly Agricultural Products: corn, sorghum, sugarcane, rice, bananas, vegetables, coffee; beef, pork, milk, eggs; fish Natural Resources: petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, bauxite, other minerals, hydropower, diamonds Major Exports: petroleum, bauxite and aluminum, steel, chemicals, agricultural products, basic manufactures Major Imports: raw materials, machinery and equipment, transport equipment, construction materials Currency: bolivar (VEB) National GDP: $153,700,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $52,730,000,000 Brief History of Venezuela: Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Ecuador and New Granada, which became Colombia). For most of the first half of the 20th century, Venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent mil Back to Geography Home Page

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