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The history of Venezuela dates back to 13,000 B.C. to 6,000 B.C. when the first Venezuelans were found coming from the East (Guyana), the South (Brazil), and the North (Antillas). The difference in their culture and religious backgrounds came from the different tribes. These tribes included hunters, fishermen, and farmers. Other tribes formed a more complex method of the agricultural system, such as those from the region of Andean.Another group, the Caribbean’s, were very hostile and skilled in combat and sailing.
On August 2nd, 1498, Venezuela was accidently discovered by Cristopher Columbus. During 1567, the Spanish, led by Diego De Losoda, sent out and conquered Venezuela for their gold. In the period of 1620, laborers were needed to help farm their major product; cocoa. This labor force included the slaves transported from Africa. Being under Spanish control caused an uprising resulting in a revolution. This revolution ended on July 5th, 1811 when Venezuela was declared an independent country.
The proud history of Venezuela led to the unique culture we see today. Venezuela’s population is approximately twenty-eight million people. They are made up of Amerindian, Asian, European, African,and middle eastern groups. The majority of Venezuelan’s, about 85%, live in the northern part of the country. Between the different Venezuelan ethnic groups 69% are “mestizo”, which means a mix of European, American and African ancestry. The rest includeEuropean,African, and indigenous Amerindians. The main language of Venezuela is Spanish, but there are over 40 languages used today;some include French, Arabic, Chinese, Italian and Catalan. Religion is a huge part of their culture. The primary religion of Venezuela is Roman Catholic. It is pra...

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...interesting facts about this exciting location. Venezuela is the 33rd largest country on the earth. Baseball is the most popular sport. Venezuela contains Pico Bolívar the tallest mountain in the country.This mountain peaks up to 4,979 meters high! The currency used in Venezuela is called “bolivar fuerte.” Maybe I’ll be able to use that currency when I visit someday. I hope you learned as much about this outstanding place as I did.

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