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Venezuela comprises a continental mainland and numerous islands located off the Venezuelan coastline in the [[Caribbean Sea]]. The country borders [[Guyana]] to the east, [[Brazil]] to the south, and [[Colombia]] to the west. [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Grenada]], [[St. Lucia]], [[Barbados]], [[Curaçao]], [[Bonaire]], [[Aruba]], [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]] and the [[Leeward Antilles]] lie just north, off the Venezuelan coast. Falling within the [[tropics]], Venezuela sits close to the [[equator]], in the [[Northern Hemisphere]]. |
Venezuela comprises a continental mainland and numerous islands located off the Venezuelan coastline in the [[Caribbean Sea]]. The country borders [[Guyana]] to the east, [[Brazil]] to the south, and [[Colombia]] to the west. [[Trinidad and Tobago]], [[Grenada]], [[St. Lucia]], [[Barbados]], [[Curaçao]], [[Bonaire]], [[Aruba]], [[Saint Vincent and the Grenadines]] and the [[Leeward Antilles]] lie just north, off the Venezuelan coast. Falling within the [[tropics]], Venezuela sits close to the [[equator]], in the [[Northern Hemisphere]]. |
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A former [[Spanish colony]], which has been an independent republic since 1821, Venezuela holds territorial disputes with [[Guyana]], largely concerning the [[Guayana Esequiba|Essequibo]] area, and with [[Colombia]] concerning the [[Gulf of Venezuela]]. In 1895, after [[Venezuela Crisis of 1895|the dispute over the Guyana border flared up]], it was submitted to a neutral commission, which in 1899 decided it mostly in Guyana's favour.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/venezuela1895.htm |title=Venezuela Boundary Dispute, |
A former [[Spanish colony]], which has been an independent republic since 1821, Venezuela holds territorial disputes with [[Guyana]], largely concerning the [[Guayana Esequiba|Essequibo]] area, and with [[Colombia]] concerning the [[Gulf of Venezuela]]. In 1895, after [[Venezuela Crisis of 1895|the dispute over the Guyana border flared up]], it was submitted to a neutral commission, which in 1899 decided it mostly in Guyana's favour.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/venezuela1895.htm |title=Venezuela Boundary Dispute, 1895–1899}}</ref> Today, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is known widely for its [[petroleum]] industry, the [[biodiversity|environmental diversity]] of its territory, and its natural features. Venezuela is considered to be among the world's [[megadiverse countries|17 most biodiverse countries]].<ref>{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title=South America Banks on Regional Strategy to Safeguard Quarter of Earth's Biodiversity | date= | publisher= | url =http://www.conservation.org/xp/news/press_releases/2003/091603_andean_eng.xml | work =Conservation International | pages = | accessdate = 29 June 2007 | language = }} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> |
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Venezuela is among the most urbanized countries in [[Latin America]];<ref name="encartaSA">{{Cite web |url=http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761574914_3/South_America.html |title=South America |accessdate=13 March 2007 |publisher=Encarta}}</ref><ref name="UNpopstats">{{Cite web |url=http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/wup1999/WUP99ANNEXTABLES.pdf |title=ANNEX TABLES |accessdate=13 March 2007 |publisher=United Nations |work=World Urbanization Prospects: The 1999 Revision |format=pdf}}</ref> the vast majority of Venezuelans live in the cities of the north, especially in the capital [[Caracas]] which is also the largest city. Other major cities include [[Maracaibo]], [[Valencia, Carabobo|Valencia]], [[Barquisimeto]], [[Maracay]], [[Ciudad Guayana]] and the popular tourist city of [[Mérida, Mérida|Mérida]]. Venezuela is also home to a diversity of [[fauna of Venezuela|wildlife]] in a variety of [[list of national parks of Venezuela|protected habitats]]. |
Venezuela is among the most urbanized countries in [[Latin America]];<ref name="encartaSA">{{Cite web |url=http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761574914_3/South_America.html |title=South America |accessdate=13 March 2007 |publisher=Encarta}}</ref><ref name="UNpopstats">{{Cite web |url=http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/wup1999/WUP99ANNEXTABLES.pdf |title=ANNEX TABLES |accessdate=13 March 2007 |publisher=United Nations |work=World Urbanization Prospects: The 1999 Revision |format=pdf}}</ref> the vast majority of Venezuelans live in the cities of the north, especially in the capital [[Caracas]] which is also the largest city. Other major cities include [[Maracaibo]], [[Valencia, Carabobo|Valencia]], [[Barquisimeto]], [[Maracay]], [[Ciudad Guayana]] and the popular tourist city of [[Mérida, Mérida|Mérida]]. Venezuela is also home to a diversity of [[fauna of Venezuela|wildlife]] in a variety of [[list of national parks of Venezuela|protected habitats]]. |
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=== Regions of Venezuela === |
=== Regions of Venezuela === |
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==== Ecoregions of Venezuela ==== |
==== Ecoregions of Venezuela ==== |
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{{main|List of ecoregions in Venezuela|Ecoregions in Venezuela}} |
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==== Administrative divisions of Venezuela ==== |
==== Administrative divisions of Venezuela ==== |
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* [[Provinces of Venezuela]] |
* [[Provinces of Venezuela]] |
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=== Demography of Venezuela === |
=== Demography of Venezuela === |
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== Government and politics of Venezuela == |
== Government and politics of Venezuela == |
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=== Law and order in Venezuela === |
=== Law and order in Venezuela === |
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* [[Capital punishment in Venezuela]] |
* [[Capital punishment in Venezuela]] |
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=== Military of Venezuela === |
=== Military of Venezuela === |
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== Culture of Venezuela == |
== Culture of Venezuela == |
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* [[Architecture of Venezuela]] |
* [[Architecture of Venezuela]] |
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=== Sports in Venezuela === |
=== Sports in Venezuela === |
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* [[Football in Venezuela]] |
* [[Football in Venezuela]] |
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* [[Venezuela at the Olympics]] |
* [[Venezuela at the Olympics]] |
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==Economy and infrastructure of Venezuela == |
== Economy and infrastructure of Venezuela == |
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* [[List of countries by GDP (nominal)|Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007)]]: 35th (thirty-fifth) |
* [[List of countries by GDP (nominal)|Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007)]]: 35th (thirty-fifth) |
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== Education in Venezuela == |
== Education in Venezuela == |
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==See also== |
== See also == |
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{{Portal box|Venezuela|Latin America}} |
{{Portal box|Venezuela|Latin America}} |
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==References== |
== References == |
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Revision as of 16:17, 1 July 2011
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is a sovereign country located in northern South America.[1]
Venezuela comprises a continental mainland and numerous islands located off the Venezuelan coastline in the Caribbean Sea. The country borders Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the west. Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, St. Lucia, Barbados, Curaçao, Bonaire, Aruba, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the Leeward Antilles lie just north, off the Venezuelan coast. Falling within the tropics, Venezuela sits close to the equator, in the Northern Hemisphere.
A former Spanish colony, which has been an independent republic since 1821, Venezuela holds territorial disputes with Guyana, largely concerning the Essequibo area, and with Colombia concerning the Gulf of Venezuela. In 1895, after the dispute over the Guyana border flared up, it was submitted to a neutral commission, which in 1899 decided it mostly in Guyana's favour.[2] Today, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is known widely for its petroleum industry, the environmental diversity of its territory, and its natural features. Venezuela is considered to be among the world's 17 most biodiverse countries.[3]
Venezuela is among the most urbanized countries in Latin America;[4][5] the vast majority of Venezuelans live in the cities of the north, especially in the capital Caracas which is also the largest city. Other major cities include Maracaibo, Valencia, Barquisimeto, Maracay, Ciudad Guayana and the popular tourist city of Mérida. Venezuela is also home to a diversity of wildlife in a variety of protected habitats.
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Venezuela:
General reference
- Pronunciation:
- Common English country name: Venezuela
- Official English country name: The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
- Common endonym(s):
- Official endonym(s):
- Adjectival(s): Venezuela
- Demonym(s):
- Etymology: Name of Venezuela
- International rankings of Venezuela
- ISO country codes: VE, VEN, 862
- ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:VE
- Internet country code top-level domain: .ve
Geography of Venezuela
- Venezuela is: a country
- Location:
- Northern Hemisphere
- Western Hemisphere
- Time zone: Venezuelan Standard Time (UTC-04:30)
- Extreme points of Venezuela
- High: Pico Bolívar 4,981 m (16,342 ft)
- Low: Caribbean Sea 0 m
- Land boundaries: 4,993 km
- Population of Venezuela: 28,018,018 (25 September 2008) - 42nd most populous country
- Area of Venezuela: 916,445 km2
- Atlas of Venezuela
Environment of Venezuela
- Climate of Venezuela
- Environmental issues in Venezuela
- Ecoregions in Venezuela
- Renewable energy in Venezuela
- Geology of Venezuela
- Protected areas of Venezuela
- Wildlife of Venezuela
Natural geographic features of Venezuela
- Fjords of Venezuela
- Glaciers of Venezuela
- Islands of Venezuela
- Lakes of Venezuela
- Mountains of Venezuela
- Rivers of Venezuela
- Valleys of Venezuela
- World Heritage Sites in Venezuela
Regions of Venezuela
Ecoregions of Venezuela
Administrative divisions of Venezuela
Provinces of Venezuela
Districts of Venezuela
Municipalities of Venezuela
- Capital of Venezuela: Caracas
- Cities of Venezuela
Demography of Venezuela
Government and politics of Venezuela
- Main article: Government of Venezuela and Politics of Venezuela
- Elections in Venezuela
- (specific elections)
- Political parties in Venezuela
- Political scandals of Venezuela
- Taxation in Venezuela
Branches of the government of Venezuela
Venezuela's government has five branches.
Executive branch of the government of Venezuela
Legislative branch of the government of Venezuela
Judicial branch of the government of Venezuela
Citizen branch of the government of Venezuela
Electoral branch of the government of Venezuela
Foreign relations of Venezuela
International organization membership
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is a member of:[1]
Law and order in Venezuela
- Capital punishment in Venezuela
- Constitution of Venezuela
- Crime in Venezuela
- Human rights in Venezuela
- Law enforcement in Venezuela
Military of Venezuela
- Command
- Forces
- Military history of Venezuela
- Military ranks of Venezuela
Local government in Venezuela
History of Venezuela
- Main article: History of Venezuela, Timeline of the history of Venezuela, and Current events of Venezuela
Culture of Venezuela
- Architecture of Venezuela
- Cuisine of Venezuela
- Ethnic minorities in Venezuela
- Festivals in Venezuela
- Humor in Venezuela
- Languages of Venezuela
- Media in Venezuela
- National symbols of Venezuela
- People of Venezuela
- Prostitution in Venezuela
- Public holidays in Venezuela
- Records of Venezuela
- Religion in Venezuela
- World Heritage Sites in Venezuela
Art in Venezuela
- Art in Venezuela
- Cinema of Venezuela
- Literature of Venezuela
- Music of Venezuela
- Television in Venezuela
- Theatre in Venezuela
Sports in Venezuela
Economy and infrastructure of Venezuela
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 35th (thirty-fifth)
- Economic history of Venezuela
- Energy in Venezuela
- Health care in Venezuela
- Mining in Venezuela
- Venezuela Stock Exchange
- Tourism in Venezuela
- Transport in Venezuela
- Water supply and sanitation in Venezuela
Education in Venezuela
See also
- Index of Venezuela-related articles
- List of Venezuela-related topics
- List of international rankings
- Member state of the United Nations
- Outline of geography
- Outline of South America
References
- ^ a b "Venezuela". The World Factbook. United States Central Intelligence Agency. 2 July 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
- ^ "Venezuela Boundary Dispute, 1895–1899".
- ^ "South America Banks on Regional Strategy to Safeguard Quarter of Earth's Biodiversity". Conservation International. Retrieved 29 June 2007.
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(help) [dead link] - ^ "South America". Encarta. Retrieved 13 March 2007.
- ^ "ANNEX TABLES" (pdf). World Urbanization Prospects: The 1999 Revision. United Nations. Retrieved 13 March 2007.
- ^ http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/35766.htm
External links
- General references Template:En icon
- "Venezuela". The World Factbook (2024 ed.). Central Intelligence Agency.
- Venezuela at Encyclopædia Britannica
- Venezuela from the Library of Congress Country Studies
- Venezuela Information Office
- Other Template:En icon