Fun Facts About Venezuela

Fun Facts About Venezuela.

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If you’re a fan of country facts then these Venezuela interesting facts are exactly what you’ve been longing for.

Although, Venezuela is going through one of the worst political and economic crises in modern history, it remains a good vacation spot and case study. Officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the nation has one of the most acclaimed crop of beautiful women. 

Find below other facts about Venezuela that would inform and endear you to the country. 

Fun Facts About Venezuela

  1. With a northern coast on the Caribbean, Venezuela’s neighbours are Colombia to the west, Brazil to the south and Guyana to the east.
  2. The coordinates for Venezuela are 10.5000º N, 66.9667º
  3. It has a total area of 352,144.5 square miles (912,050 square kilometres).
  4. Venezuela’s population was an estimated 28.87 million in 2018.
  5. It’s capital is Caracas which has an area of 167 square miles (433 square kilometres) and a population of 2.082 million (2015).
  6. The average life span here is 72.25 years.
  7. Spanish is the official language of Venezuela, however an amazing 30 other languages are also officially recognised there.
  8. Venezuela has the 2nd largest oil reserve in the world with an estimated 211 billion barrels (2012) which is 15.3% of the world’s reserves, beaten only by Saudi Arabia with 265 billion barrels (2012).
  9. The Venezuelan Bolivar is the currency to keep in your wallet here.
  10. Its industry consists of petroleum, food processing, iron ore mining and construction materials.
  11. It also exports petroleum, steel, bauxite and aluminium, chemicals and agricultural products.
  12. Angel Falls in Venezuela is the tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the world at a staggering 979m!
  13. Venezuela has produced more Miss Worlds and Miss Universes than any other country!
  14. Venezuela actually means ‘little Venice’, owing to the houses built on stilts which reminded explorers of Venice, Italy… sounds absolutely ideal to us!
  15. Want to call your friends or family in Venezuela?  You will need to use the international dialing code +58.
  16. More than half of all the mammal and bird species of Venezuela are found in the Amazon forests south of the Orinoco River basin including the troupial, Venezuela’s national bird.
  17. The territory was colonized by Spain in 1522. It became one of the first Spanish-American colonies to declare independence in 1811 and finally gained it in 1821. 
  18. In 1830 the country broke away from Colombia to become an independent republic. Páez became the first president.
  19. Local currency is the Bolivar Fuerte. Once you change your money to this currency, you can’t change it back to dollars or euros.
  20. Since the discovery of massive oil deposits in the Lake Maracaibo area during the early 20th century, Venezuela has been one of the world’s leading oil exporters.
  21. Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves and is a founding member of OPEC.
  22. According to some experts, inflation in Venezuela could reach 2000 per cent in 2017 amid a chronic shortage of basic foods, goods and medicines.
  23. The majority of the Venezuelan population is of mestizo, or mixed, ethnic ancestry. 
  24. According to a DNA genetic study conducted in 2008 by the University of Brasilia, the composition of the population is almost 61 percent European, 23 percent indigenous, and a little over 16 percent African.
  25. Spanish is the national language but the Constitution also recognizes more than 30 indigenous languages for the peoples’ use
  26. The Spanish influence can be seen experienced in the language, bullfights, food, architecture, religion, and food.
  27. The sport of baseball was played in Venezuela as early as the late 19th century. North American immigrants who came to work in the 1930’s oil industry helped popularize it in the 20th century.
  28. Famous Venezuelans who have played baseball in the U. S. include Bo Diaz, Manny Trillo, Cesar Tovar, Luis Sojo, and Dave Concepcion.
  29. A type of small guitar named the cuatro (for its four strings) is the national instrument.
  30. Venezuelans eat their largest meal between noon and three in the afternoon. Many go home to eat lunch with their families. At night they eat a light supper at eight o’clock or later.
  31. ‘Cachapas’ are corn pancakes topped with a salty cheese called “queso de mano” or “telita”.
  32. A popular local drink is ‘chi cha andina’ made from rice or corn flour. Venezuelan coffee is excellent.
  33. Venezuelan president ordered the women in the country to abstain from using hair dryers because of the shortage of electricity in the country. The country was on the verge of a total power outage in April, 2016.
  34. In Venezuela, mothers have to carry their children’s birth certificate for buying diapers and other baby products.
  35. In Venezuela, children have the option to choose the timing of their school. They can choose to attend school in the morning, afternoon or at night.

The above list of facts about Venezuela were carefully compiled to help those who are interested in learning something new about the beautiful country of Venezuela. In the next section we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions asked about Venezuela and Venezuela facts.

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Venezuela FAQs

  • What are 5 interesting facts about Venezuela?

Below are 5 interesting facts about Venezuela:

  1. The country’s name means Little Venice in Italian.
  2. Christopher Columbus was the first person from Europe to find the beautiful country of Venezuela
  3. Baseball is the most popular sport in Venezuela.
  4. The world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall(The Angel Falls) is located in Venezuela.
  5. The Simples is banned from public television in Venezuela.
  • What is a fun fact about Venezuela?

All the facts listed above about Venezuela are interesting fun facts about the country.

  • What Venezuela is famous for?

Venezuela is famous for some of the following:

  1. The Angel Falls which is the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall.
  2. The very huge diversity of wildlife in the country.
  3. It is famous for it’s crude oil production.
  4. Famous for it’s current political situation.
  • What important events happened in Venezuela?

The following are some of the most important events that happened in Venezuela:

  1. The First Republic.
  2. The campaign of 1813 and the Second Republic.
  3. Gran Colombia and Bolívar’s campaign to liberate New Granada.
  4. Independence from Gran Colombia.
  5. El Trienio Adeco (1945–1948)
  6. 1948–1958.
  7. Second Caldera administration.
  8. Chávez and the Bolivarian Revolution.
  • Is Venezuela beautiful?

Yes, Venezuela is a vibrantly beautiful country located in the continental South America.

  • Who is a famous person from Venezuela?

The following are some of the most famous persons from Venezuela:

  1. Nicolas Maduro(President of Venezuela).
  2. Carolina Herrera(fashion designer).
  3. Miguel Cabrera(baseball player).
  • What food do they eat in Venezuela?

The following are some of the foods eaten in Venezuela:

  1. Corn.
  2. Rice.
  3. Yam.
  4. Beans.
  5. Plantain.
  6. Meat.
  • What is the national drink of Venezuela?

The official drink of Venezuela is La Tizana.

  • What is the most popular sport in Venezuela?

Baseball is the most popular sport in Venezuela.

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