Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is located on the northern coast of South America, with a population of approximately 29 million. It was colonized by Spain in 1522 and was one of the first Spanish American colonies to declare independence in 1811. The country is known for its diverse culture, famous figures like Simon Bolivar and Hugo Chavez, and notable attractions like Angel Falls.

1. BIENVENIDOS A VENEZUELA

2. HISTORY OF VENEZUELA
LA HISTORIA DE VENEZUELA
• Officially called Bolivarian Republic of
Venezuela
• Located on the northern coast of south
America
• Estimated population of 29,105,632
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• Colonized by Spain in 1522
• One of the first Spanish American colonies to
declare independence- 1811 from spain
• President- nicolas maduro
• Currency- bolivar
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3. STATISTIC OF VENEZUELA
LAS ESTADISTICAS DE VENEZUELA
• Capital – Caracas
• National language-
Spanish
• Ethnic groups
• – 49.9% Brown/
Multiracial
• -42.2% White
• -3.5% Black/ Afrodescent
• Roman catholic- 96%
• Protestant- 2%
• Other- 2%

4. PERSONAS FAMOSAS
FAMOUS PEOPLE
• Simon Bolivar (1783-1830) –
liberated South America
from Spain
• Hugo Chavez (1954-2013)-
President of Venezuela since
1999 to his death in 2013.
• Dayana Mendoza 26-Model
and beauty pageant winner
of Miss Venezuela 2007 and
Miss Universe 2008.
• Patricia Velasquez

5. GREETINGS AND NORMS
SALUDOS Y NORMAS
• Handshake, eye contact and a
smile 
• Address people by their
professional or academic title
till invited to first name basis.
• Arrive 15-30 mins later than
invited as arriving early looks
like you are greedy
• Never decline coffee; it’s a sign
of hospitality to venezolanos
• They toast before meals saying
“salud”
• In almost every food place you
will see a pig statue/ picture
• They have very antique/ big
cars.
• A lot of motorcycles
• Street vending

6. POPULAR FESTIVALS
FIESTAS POPULARES
• Carnival
• Burial of the Sardine
• La cruz de mayo
• San Benito el moro

7. MUSIC AND DANCE
MUSICA Y DANZA
Music
• Joropo llanero
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• Combination of
indigeneous, caribbean,
pop, folk,electronic,
classical, african,
spanish
• Gaita
Dance
 Joropo llanero
 Salsa
 Folk dance

8. FOOD
COMIDA
Popular foods
 Arepas
 Empanada
 Cachapas
 Pabellon criollo
 Carotas negras
• Every where they serve:
• Lots of bread 
• Jam, garlic paste, food
generally dry and not as
tasty as Trini food
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9. PABELLON CRIOLLO
TASTES ALMOST AS GROSS AS IT LOOKS

10. FAMOUS PLACES
LUGARES FAMOSOS
• The Angel Falls- the
highest in the world
• Merida cable car
• Oil bird cave

11. GRACIAS!!!!!