Venezuela is a country located in South America, bordering Colombia, Brazil, Guyana and French Guyana. The capital of Venezuela is Caracas. The country has a population of about 35 million and is divided into 23 states and two major territories. The main industries are agriculture, industry and the service sector. Venezuela's currency is the bolívar fuerte (VEF). Spanish is the official language, but other languages spoken in the country include mirandese, wayuunaiki and warao.
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Interesting facts about Venezuela include its rich history and culture. In Añelo in southern Venezuela, for example, there is one of the largest giant cave systems in the world. The Carlos Perez Shelter Museum, the first museum of pre-Columbian era art to open in Venezuela, opened in August 2019. Venezuela also has one of the world's largest national parks, Canaima National Park, where you can enjoy the magnificent Angel Falls. Another place of interest is Lake Maracaibo, the largest lake on the South American continent.
Other interesting facts about Venezuela include its culinary traditions. one of the most famous dishes is arepa, which is a staple of the Venezuelan diet. Wine produced in Venezuela is also very popular and is an important part of the lifestyle there. Fabrics from the upper city of Mérida are served during fiestas iluminadas, and folk music is also a strong part of Venezuelan culture.
