Introduction
Located on the north coast of South America, Venezuela is a land of fascinating contrasts. The country is approximately 950 miles wide and 807 miles long. It is divided into four major regions: Caribbean coast, Andes mountains, plains and jungle.
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The coastline, studded with beaches like a string of pearls, is the longest of any country in the Caribbean. Venezuela is a vibrant nation of 20 million friendly people. Although Spanish is the national language, many Venezuelans speak English. The temperature in Caracas averages close to 70 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.
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The Venezuela Island
When the Spaniards landed in East Venezuela in 1498, in the course of Columbus’ third voyage, they found a poor country sparsely populated...