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Brief History. Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830. Venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military strongmen for most of the first half of the 20th century. He promoted the oil industry and allowed for some social reforms. Democratically elected government have ruled since 1959.

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Country Information

Local name: Venezuela

Capital: Caracas

Population: 25,730,435

Government: federal republic

Currency: bolivar (VEB)

Land size: 912,050 sq km

Topography: Andes Mountains and Maracaibo Lowlands in northwest; central plains (llanos); Guiana Highlands in southeast

Typical foods: pabellón criollo, hallaca

Major exports: petroleum, bauxite and aluminum, steel, chemicals, agricultural products, basic manufactures
Information on the People

Official language: Spanish

Other languages spoken: numerous indigenous dialects

Religions: nominally Roman Catholic 96%, Protestant 2%, other 2%

Literacy rate: 93.4%

Male/Female Ratio: 1.02 male(s) to every 1 female

Life expectancy: 74.54 years

Ethnic groups: Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arab, German, African, indigenous people

Internet users: 3.04 million

Famous people: Simón Bolívar, Hugo Chavez

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