Venezuela
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Background Information
Major Cities: San Cristóbal and Maracaibo
History: Venezuela used to be a part of the major country Gran Colombia when it was controlled by the Spanish. After Simon Bolivar forced the most of the Spanish out of South America, Venezuela became independent in 1830 along with most of the northern countries.
Geographical Information
Physical Features: Lake Maracaibo, Guiana Highlands, and Llanos.
Lake Maracaibo
Llanos
Mount Roraima
Political and Diplomacy Information
Leader: President is Nicola MADURO Modos
International Relationships: Venezuela is not on the most friendly terms with other countries because of a maritime boundary dispute.
Economic and Trade Information
Economic System: Capitalism
Imports: Venezuela imports agricultural products, livestock, raw material, machinery and equipment, construction material, petroleum, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and iron and steel products.
Tourist Information
Colonia Tovar
Mount Roraima
Angel Falls
Citations
Llanos Image: http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/southamerica/colombia/placesweprotect/llanos-grasslands.xml
Mount Roraima Image: http://9wows.com/island-in-the-sky-8-pics/
Nicolas Modos Image: http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/04/15/maduro-elected-president-venezuela-will-allow-re-count-148820
Colonia Tovar Image: http://www.venezuelatuya.com/centro/coloniatovar.htm
Angel Falls Image: http://www.wondermondo.com/Countries/SA/VEN/Bolivar/AngelFalls.htm
Venezuelan Bolivar Image: http://stampscoinsnotes.com/banknote/venezuela-50-bolivar-1995/