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Know Venezuela
Venezuela is a beautiful tropical country located
in the northern part of South America. The country
is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic
Ocean to the north, the small country of Guyana to
the east, to the south lies Brazil, and to the east
is Colombia. The name Venezuela was given to the
region by Columbus during an exploration of the area
over 500 years ago. In specific, the explorer
and his men thought that the native houses in
the coastal areas resembled a "small Venice".
The country is most well know for its 1,800
plus miles of beautiful coastline. These areas
are prime destinations not only for tourists,
but for Venezuelans as well. Currently over
80% of the country's population live within this region.
In the central part of Venezuela lies a vast area of plains known as the Llanos. This is an area of vast contrasts.
The two main things you will find in this area are vast herds of cattle, and an incredible quantity and variety of wildlife.
The last major area in Venezuela is known as the Guayana region. This region covers approximately 45% of the country. It is in this area where the one really feels as if you have entered another world. One of the outstanding features of this area is the Venezuelan Amazon Basin.
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