Venezuela

By: Sydney Bierhoff **
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** The climate varies from Tropical Humid to Alpine. Some parts of weather are dependant on elevation. Also, alot of the country has a clear rainy season.
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Venezuela is 912,050 sq km and a little bigger than 2 times the size of California. The capital of Venezuela is Caracas and it is about 3,000 feet above sea level. Venezuela has a 2,800 km coastline and it also boarders the Carribean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean.
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History:   ** In ancient times Venezuela was home to Indians, They thought it was like a paradise.It was VERY easy for people to get their food. Christopher Columbus was the first European to come to Venezuela.
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Economy: ** The currency in Venezuela is Venezuelan Bolivar.
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Cultural information: ** The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. Venezuela is 96% Roman Catholic. The races in Venezuela are Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, Arab, African and indigenous people.
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Interesting Facts: ** Pico Bolivar is the highest peak in Venezuela. Venezuela has the worlds highest waterfall. It is called Angel Falls. It got its name because Jimmy Angel discorvered it so it was named after him. Venezuela is the home of the Amazon Rainforest. Veneziela was Venezuela's first name after Venice Italy.
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Spanish Sentences: ** Venezuela es un pais espanol. Venezuela esta situado en sur America. La bandera of Venezuela es roja, azul y amarilla.
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