What To Know Before Visiting Venezuela? Country Facts

What to Know Before Visiting Venezuela?
Country Facts:
 The northern edge of the Amazon Basin is in the southern part of Venezuela.
 The largest lake in South America is located in Venezuela. Lake Maracaibo, at
20 to 40 million years old, is also one of the oldest lakes on earth.
 Venezuela is one of the 17 most biodiverse countries on the planet (a
megadiverse country).
 The scrublands, mangrove and cloud forests, and rainforests are especially rich
in biodiversity.
 Venezuela is one of the top 20 countries in the world whose animals and plants
are endemic (unique) to the country.
 Over 3,900 species of fungi have been discovered and recorded from
Venezuela.
 Venezuela has 43 national parks and up to 33 percent of its forested land is
protected.
 Venezuela is one of the most urban countries in Latin America. Its capital is
the city of Caracas.
 Venezuela has the world’s largest oil reserves and is a founding member of
OPEC.
 The country consistently ranks among the world’s top ten crude oil producers and
has the eighth largest natural gas reserves.
 The Guri Dam, one of the world’s largest, generates all the hydroelectric
power the country relies upon.
 The population is 88 percent Christian, predominantly Roman Catholic. There
are small but influential Jewish, Muslim and Buddhist communities.
 A type of small guitar named the cuatro (for its four strings) is the national
instrument.
 A waltz-like dance called joropo is Venezuela’s national dance.
 Christopher Columbus is the first European to find the country.
Source: https://nationfacts.net/venezuela-facts/
Country Flag:
Capital: Kampala is the capital of Venezuela.
Government: Venezuela is a federal presidential republic. The chief executive is the

President of Venezuela who is both head of state and head of government. Executive
power is exercised by the President. Legislative power is vested in the National
Assembly.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Venezuela
President: Nicolas Maduro is President of Venezuela since 2013.

Economy: The economy of Venezuela is based largely on the petroleum and
manufacturing sectors and has been in a state of total economic collapse since the mid-
2010s. In 2014, total trade amounted to 48.1% of the country's GDP. For the 2019
estimate, GDP per capita in Venezuela will be $N/A in PPP per capita and $25548 in
nominal per capita.
Population: The population of Venezuela was estimated to be 28.87 million in 2018.
Religion by Percentage: According to a 2011 poll (GIS XXI), 88 percent of the
population is Christian, primarily Roman Catholic (71%), and the remaining 17 percent
Protestant, primarily Evangelicals (in Latin America Protestants are usually called
Evangelicos).
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Venezuela
Top Venezuela Foods: Pabellon Criollo is considered Venezuela's national dish,
although is not as popular as Arepas. It consists of a plate containing juicy
shredded/pulled beef, white rice, black beans and plantains. It can also be served with
a fried egg on top (“a caballo“, which translates to “on horseback”), or with avocado.
Some foods of Venezuela are given below:
 Majarete: Majarete is a traditional Venezuelan dessert made with corn and
coconut milk. This delicious concoction has a creamy consistency and resembles
corn pudding. Traditionally, it was prepared with fresh corn, but modern varieties
usually employ corn flour to provide a creamier texture.
 Hallaca: Often referred to as Venezuelan tamale, hallaca is an elaborate dish
usually served as a part of a Christmas dinner. It consists of a stew-like filling,
usually made with meat, which is wrapped in corn flour dough, placed into
plantain leaves, then tightly wrapped and boiled. The additional ingredients, often
referred to as decorations, are placed on top of the stew and usually include
olives, peppers, raisins, or even boiled eggs. There is a popular belief that the
dish was invented by the Venezuelan slaves, who used the leftover ingredients
provided by the wealthy landowners in order to create this unique Venezuelan
dish. Modern-day varieties differ throughout Venezuela; they incorporate different
ingredients and families usually have their unique signature recipes.
 Casabe: Casabe is a traditional Venezuelan thin flatbread. It is made with flour
gained from cassava, an ancient plant native to northern parts of South America.
No leavening agent or fat is used in the preparation, and as a result, the bread
has an unusually crispy texture.
 Goldfeados: Golfeados is the Venezuelan take on famous cinnamon rolls. This
cheesy, sticky pastry typically consists of milk, yeast, sugar, flour, eggs, butter,
and grated cheese. It is flavored with cinnamon, vanilla, and star anise. Halfway
through the baking, golfeados are glazed with melado – a simple syrup based on
panela. As a result, these pastries are slightly crunchy on the exterior, while the
interior remains soft, cheesy, and buttery. It is recommended to serve golfeados
with a cup of robust coffee.
 Pan De Jamon: This Venezuelan bread is typically stuffed with raisins, ham, and
olives. It is especially popular during the festive Christmas period. The dough is
usually made with yeast, flour, butter, eggs, milk, sugar, and salt, resulting in a
slightly sweet bread once it has been baked. After baking, pan de jamón is
typically sliced and served with soups or salads. It is believed that this sweet
bread was invented in 1905 by Gustavo Ramella, the owner of a bakery in
Caracas.
 Asado Negro: Asado negro is a Venezuelan dish prepared with the eye of round
roast (muchacho redondo). The meat is slowly braised for hours in rich red wine
sauce until it attains its typical, almost black color. Although the exact recipe for
the sauce may vary, the wine is usually combined with onions, garlic, and various
spices, while some varieties may include tomatoes, olives, sugar, Worcestershire
sauce, or other vegetables. The dish is usually served with rice and fried
plantains, but mashed or baked potatoes are also a standard accompaniment.
 Soupa de mondongo: Sopa de mondongo is a term that is widely used all
across Central and South America when referring to a hearty tripe and vegetable
soup. The star of the dish is beef or pork tripe, the rather tough edible part of
animal stomach which is cut into smaller pieces and cooked with other
ingredients in a flavorful broth.
Language: About 40 languages are spoken in Venezuela. However, Spanish, the

country's official language, is the most common. The most widely spoken indigenous
languages are Wayuu, Warao, Piaroa, Yanomami, Kahlihna, Manduhuaca, Panaré,
Pemón, Guahibo and Nhengtu.
Dress for Men and Women: Venezuelan women use a lot of decorations and jewelry
(but they usually are simple and elegant, not ornate and sumptuous). Venezuelan men
traditionally wear liqui liqui as the folk costume. This outfit consists of trousers and a
jacket. The set can be made from linen, cotton, gabardine, or wool.
Holidays: There are several national holidays in Venezuela such as:

 New Year's Day
 Carnival
 Maundy Thursday
 Good Friday
 Declaration of Independence Day
 Labour Day
 Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo
 Independence Day.
 Simón Bolívar's birth
 Assumption of Mary
 Indigenous Resistance Day
 Rafael Urdaneta's Birthday
 All Saints' Day
 Christmas Eve
 Christmas Day
 New Year's Eve
Travel Tips:
 Dress as much like a local. Instead of the infamous singlets and flip flops, and
females wearing hot pants ‘because its hot ‘, change these to pants and trainers.
It helps blend in to the crowd and not be the so obvious traveller.
 Try and travel during the day. Night travel can always seem a little more sketchy,
 Don’t go out at night unless with locals who know the language. Not much
English is spoke in Venezuela
 Electricity in Venezuela runs at 120-240V/60Hz and they use a two-pronge North
American plug. It is unlikely that any of the sockets will have capacity for a third
grounding pin used by some appliances so bring an adaptor if this is the case.
 Duty-free goods can be purchased at Simon Bolivar and La Chinita International
Airports.
 Do Not Travel. Global Health Advisory: Do Not Travel. Avoid all international
travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Do not travel to Venezuela due to
crime, civil unrest, poor health infrastructure, kidnapping, and arbitrary arrest and
detention of U.S. citizens.
 Most Venezuelans are laid-back regarding racial issues, since white or creole
persons blend naturally with natives and Afro-Venezuelans in everyday life so the
word "negro" may be used regardless of who's saying it, or who is being referred
to in this way.
 Do not travel to Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, poor health infrastructure,
kidnapping, and arbitrary arrest and detention of U.S. citizens.
 Do not take unregulated taxis from Simón Bolívar International Airport, and avoid
ATMs in this area.
 Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and
make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Top 10 Attractions and places to visit:
1. Angel Falls
2. Santa Ana de Coro
3. Playa El Agua, Isla de Margarita
4. Mount Roraima
5. Maracaibo
6. Barquisimeto
7. Los Llanos Region
8. Gran Sabana
9. Choroni
10. Andes
Venezuela Boys Name:
 Adans
 Ali
 Danny
 Darwin
 Esai
 Esley
Top 10 Universities in Venezuela:
1. Universidad de Los Andes
2. Universidad Central de Venezuela
3. Universidad de Carabobo
4. Universidad Católica Andres Bello
5. Universidad Nacional Experimental del Táchira
6. Universidad Metropolitana
7. Universidad Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacín
8. Universidad Pedagógica Experimental Libertador
9. Universidad Centro Occidental Lisandro Alvarado
10. Universidad Nacional Experimental de los Llanos Occidentales
Top 10 Websites:
1. Google.com
2. Youtube.com
3. Patria.org.ve
4. Banvenez.com
5. Google.co.ve
6. Bancodevenezuela.com
7. Facebook.com
8. Banesconline.com
9. Wikipedia.org
10. Mercantilbanco.com
Top 3 Search engines used:
1. Google
2. Yahoo
3. Bing
Top exports:
 Gold
 Crude petroleum
 Gold
 Acyclic alcohols
 Iron ore
Top 5 Cars:
Top cars in Venezuela includes:
1. Chevrolet Aveo
2. Ford Fiesta
3. Chevrolet Optra
4. Ford F350
5. Jeep Grand Cherokee
Natural Disasters:
Many types of natural disasters occur in Venezuela such as:
 Hurricanes
 Earthquake
 Landslides
 Floods
Home Designs / Architecture:
Name three types of housing in Venezuela and a positive aspect of each. Examples
include high-rise apartments, houses in residential districts, shacks on the hills outside
Caracas, the houses on stilts over the water in Lake Maracaibo, and the shabono.
Deaths and Mortality:
In 2019, death rate for Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) was 7.1 per 1,000 people.
Death rate of Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) increased from 6.8 per 1,000 people in
1970 to 7.1 per 1,000 people in 2019 growing at an average annual rate of 0.11%.
Source: https://knoema.com/atlas/Venezuela/Death-rate

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Government: Venezuela is a federal presidential republic. The chief executive is the

President: Nicolas Maduro is President of Venezuela since 2013.

Language: About 40 languages are spoken in Venezuela. However, Spanish, the

Holidays: There are several national holidays in Venezuela such as:

Top 10 Attractions and places to visit:

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