Venezuela
Venezuela Etymology and History
The term ‘Venezuela’ has arrived from the name of the great cartographer Amerigo Vespucci and Alonso de Ojeda, who with each other explored this region during 1499. History tells us that the initial inhabitants of this region had started coming here around 15, 000 years ago. That was the time when this place became a crucial spot for exporting various drug-substances all across this region of the globe. And history let us know that this place actually got inhabited by people from various neighboring countries. Spain was the colonial power that had ruled over this country for a long period of time.
The political system had also evolver around the Spanish rule and regulations. Political instability all during these colonial rules had affected the growth of this country to a great extent. Infact the history of this country for the past two hundred years has almost totally evolved around the political pandemonium. After the WWII Venezuela has been suffering from the problem of immigration from other parts of the southern Europe.
Venezuela Government and politics
Currently three are mainly two major political parties in Venezuela; United Socialist Party of Venezuela and the Communist Party of Venezuela. The main allied parties include Fatherland for All & A New era. The political scenario of this country has been dominated mainly by theChristian Democratic COPEI along with the Democratic Action Parties. The famous puntofijismo arrangement had formed the two-party political system in this country. But the current president of Venezuela, Mr. Hugo Chavez, has sidelined the two-party rule buy adopting the Bolivarian Revolution. National Assembly of this country is made of 167 seats. The present president has also formed an alliance with the current president of Bolivia, Evo Morales.
Venezuela Geographical Setting
Venezuela is like an epic that boasts South America's major lake and 3rd longest river alongwith the highest waterfall on this world. Apart from that here you would see long snakes. The list doesn’t end here as this country is gifted with some of the best natural extravaganzas of this part of the world. The gorgeous peaks of the Andes and the highest point of this country is the Pico Bolivar (16,340 ft). Venezuela is also characterized by llanos. The long water falls and the natural beauties that you will be finding here is not only unique but a great treat. The long stretch of river is also there in this country that would please your mind. Venezuela is also the home of the biggest watersheds in entire Latin America. Venezuela is divided into various geographical regions depending upon its weather and climate
Venezuela Neighboring countries
Venezuela borders nations like; Caribbean Sea, Guyana, Brazil, Colombia and by certain other Caribbean nations.
Venezuela Economy
Petroleum along with some other natural resources holds the key of the economic growth of Venezuela. More than the half of the revenues of the Venezuelans government comes from the export of various natural resources. The GDP growth of this country is also quite high. The major petroleum hubs of this nation are situated in and around the Lake Maracaibo. Presently Venezuela is trying to develop the other economic sectors of the country. Petrol here can be bought in the smallest price of the world as the government here hives a heavy rate of subsidy in these materials. Hydroelectricity also holds a bulk of the economic growth of this country.
Venezuela Demographics
Venezuela nation has a huge birth-rate and we do not get a very concrete information about the ethnicity of this country. Some of the ethnic groups of Venezuela are: Mesitzo, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese along with Chinese and Arabs etc. Apart from that here a large number of people from the southern parts of Europe have migrated during the mid way of the 20th century. Problem of refugee and illegal immigration from the neighbouring nations have increased the overall population of this country.
Venezuela Population
The estimated population of Venezuela is around 28, 850, 548
Venezuela Culture
If someone is keen to see the typical Latin American culture and tradition then I can bet you that Venezuela is a great option for that person. Demography itself tells that Venezuela is combination of varied cultures. But the Spanish and the Portuguese can be found prominently upon the Venezuelan customs. The traditional music is also famous all over the world.
Venezuela’s of the famous personalities-
Arturo Michelena,
Cristóbal Rojas,
Manuel Cabré
Jesús-Rafael Soto
Carlos Cruz-Diez
Venezuela Previous medals
Venezuela has managed to won 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 7 Bronze medals in the Summer Olympics.
