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Cover of Alma Llanera

Cover of Alma Llanera

The araguaney (Tabebuia chrysantha), Venezuela's national tree.

The araguaney (Tabebuia chrysantha), Venezuela's national tree.

The 20 Venezuelan bolívar fuerte banknote featuring a portrait of Luisa C ceres de Arismendi.

The 20 Venezuelan bolívar fuerte banknote featuring a portrait of Luisa C ceres de Arismendi.

Emigration East during the Venezuelan War of Independence.

Emigration East during the Venezuelan War of Independence.

Miraflores Palace, official workplace of the president of Venezuela

Miraflores Palace, official workplace of the president of Venezuela

Signing of Venezuela's independence by Martín Tovar y Tovar

Signing of Venezuela's independence by Martín Tovar y Tovar

The joropo, as depicted in a 1912 drawing by Eloy Palacios

The joropo, as depicted in a 1912 drawing by Eloy Palacios

Milka Duno holds the record of highest finish for a female driver in the 24 Hours of Daytona.

Milka Duno holds the record of highest finish for a female driver in the 24 Hours of Daytona.

Major cities in Venezuela

CityPopulation
Caracas 6,174,034
Maracay 396,125
Ciudad Bolívar 292,833
El Tigre 147,800
Carúpano 122,195
Araure 111,908
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Population history of Venezuela

YearEstimated Population
2011 29,278,000
2010 28,834,000
2009 28,384,000
2008 27,935,000
2007 27,483,000
2006 27,031,000
2005 26,577,000
2004 26,127,000
2003 25,674,000
2002 25,220,000
2001 24,765,000
2000 24,311,000
1999 23,867,000
1998 23,413,000
1997 22,959,000
1996 22,502,000
1995 22,043,000
1994 21,583,000
1993 21,121,000
1992 20,659,000
1991 20,197,000
1990 19,750,000
1989 19,294,590
1988 18,839,278
1987 18,382,478
1986 17,922,990
1985 17,460,000
1984 16,993,078
1983 16,522,182
1982 16,047,654
1981 15,570,222
1980 15,036,273
1979 14,567,680
1978 14,088,961
1977 13,607,958
1976 13,135,849
1975 12,681,017
1974 12,245,478
1973 11,827,681
1972 11,428,022
1971 11,045,959
1970 10,680,678
1969 10,333,268
1968 10,003,238
1967 9,686,071
1966 9,375,646
1965 9,067,485
1964 8,759,890
1963 8,453,781
1962 8,150,542
1961 7,852,680
1960 7,562,108
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Government officials of Venezuela

OfficialOfficeStart of Term
Nicolás Maduro President of Venezuela 2013
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Olympic medals won by Venezuela

OlympicsEventAthleteMedal
2012 Summer Olympics Women's 400m individual medley Andreina Pinto
2012 Summer Olympics Men's Épée individual Rubén Limardo Gold medal
2008 Summer Olympics Women's Volleyball Yessica Paz
2008 Summer Olympics Women's Taekwondo, Flyweight - 49 kg Dalia Contreras Bronze medal
2004 Summer Olympics Women's Taekwondo, Heavyweight + 67 kg Adriana Carmona Bronze medal
2004 Summer Olympics Men's Weightlifting, Featherweight 56-62 kg Israel Jose Rubio Bronze medal
2004 Summer Olympics Men's Road cycling, individual road race Unai Etxebarria
1984 Summer Olympics Men's Boxing, - Light Flyweight -48kg Marcelino Bolivar Bronze medal
1984 Summer Olympics Men's Boxing, Featherweight 54 - 57 kg Omar Catarí Bronze medal
1984 Summer Olympics Men's 200m butterfly Rafael Vidal Bronze medal
1980 Summer Olympics Men's Boxing, Bantamweight 51 - 54kg Bernardo Piñango Silver medal
1976 Summer Olympics Men's Boxing, Welterweight 63.5-67kg Pedro Gamarro Silver medal
1968 Summer Olympics Men's Boxing, - Light Flyweight -48kg Francisco Rodríguez Gold medal
1960 Summer Olympics Men's 50m rifle prone Enrico Forcella Bronze medal
1952 Summer Olympics Men's Track cycling, Sprint individual Luis Toro
1952 Summer Olympics Men's Triple jump Arnoldo Devonish Bronze medal
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Major exporters to Venezuela

Countries that export goods to Venezuela
CountryValue of Exported GoodsYear
United States of America $15,100,000,000 2008
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Books about Venezuela

The Threat Closer to Home: Hugo Chavez and the War Against America
The Threat Closer to Home: Hugo Chavez and the War Against America
Author:Douglas E. Schoen
Genre:Non-fiction
Three Gringos In Venezuela And Central America
Three Gringos In Venezuela And Central America

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What famous people were born in Venezuela?
  • A:
    Famous people born in Venezuela include:
    - Tamanaco
    - Simón Díaz
    - Leo Gamez
    - Hernán Gamboa
    - Guaicaipuro
    - Francisco Pacheco
    - José Gregorio Monagas
  • Q:
    What type of money is accepted in Venezuela?
  • A:
    The currencies accepted in this country include the Venezuelan bolívar.
  • Q:
    Under which form of government does Venezuela operate?
  • A:
    The governing regime is a Presidential system.
  • Q:
    Which city is the capital of Venezuela?
  • A:
    Caracas is the capital.
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Lists

#3
Consumer Inflation
Rate: 18.7%
#24
Oil Proved Reserves
Barrels: 27,530,000,000
#29
Prime Lending Rate
Rate: 17.11%
#30
Telephone Lines in Use
Lines: 5,082,000
#31
Purchasing Power Parity
PPP: $334,300,000,000
#31
Real GDP Growth Rate
Growth Rate: 8.40%
#32
Cell Phones
Users: 23,820,000
#34
Electricity Production
kWh: 99,200,000,000
#37
Internet Users
Number: 5,720,000
#38
Total Labor Force
Workers: 12,370,000
#45
Population
#49
Living with AIDS
Estimate: 110,000
#82
Per Capita GDP
GDP: $12,800
#90
Unemployment
Rate: 8.50%
#94
Population Growth
Rate: 1.50%
#97
Annual Birth Rate
Births Per 1,000 People: 20.9
#99
Fertility Rate
Rate: 2.52
#105
Industrial Production Growth Rate
Rate: 3.90%
#125
Lowest Life Expectancy
Years: 73.5
#188
Annual Death Rate
Deaths Per 1,000 People: 5.10

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