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When is Venezuela’s independence day?
July 5th
What percentage of people live below the poverty line in Venezuela?
19.7%
What type of government does Venezuela have?
Presidential Republic
What is the most popular sport in Venezuela?
Baseball/soccer
What is Roman Catholicism the most popular religion in Venezuela?
Because they were conquered by Spain and the Spanish forced everyone to convert to catholicism.
Where is Venezuela located?
South America-bordering Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean between Colombia and Guyana
What is the capital of Venezuela?
Caracas
Who is the current president of Venezuela?
Nicolas Maduro
Describe piocono.
A vanilla sponge cake filled with whipped cream and dulce de leches. Rolled up and cut into spindles.
Venezuela is 6 times larger than which U.S. state?
Georgia
What percentage of people are able to read and write in Venezuela?
97.1%
What is the national symbol of Venezuela?
Troupial (bird)
Why are the angel waterfalls such a popular attraction in Venezuela?
They are the tallest waterfalls in the world.
What type of climate does Venezuela have?
Tropical
Name the 3 major ethnic groups in Venezuela.
Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Name the most popular religion in Venezuela.
Roman Catholic
Why was Hugo Chavez considered a bad leader?
He was a dictator that nationalized petroleum and other goods.
Name 2 natural resources found in Venezuela.
Petroleum, Natural Gas, Iron Ore, Gold, Bauxite, Other minerals, Hydropower, Diamonds
Name the 2 languages spoken in Venezuela.
Spanish and Indigenous languages
Name 2 of the natural hazards common to Venezuela.
Floods, Rockslides, Mudslides, Drought
What is the current crisis in Venezuela about?
Inflation has caused many people to be unable to buy food and medicines. People are losing weight due to starvation. They are migrating to Colombia to seek refuge.