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By: Sam Figler, Griffin McCloskey , Charlie Seymour, and Paige Stott Venezuel a

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  • 1. By: Sam Figler, Griffin McCloskey, Charlie Seymour, and PaigeStott

2. Coro -1. Considered as one of the oldest cities of Venezuela2. Lies on the Caribbean coast and is recognized for the formation of colonial settlement in Venezuela3. Founded in 1527 but, in the 18th century the country became a great trade center4. Old buildings represent the livelihood of earlier generationsAngel Falls 1. One of the highest waterfalls in the world2. Located in the Carrao River which is towards the south east of Venezuela3. In 1935 Jimmy Angel ended up in an isolated mountainous area, looking for gold.4. Then one day Jimmy came across a beautiful white waterfall that was located in the region which astounded him and thus the waterfall was soon called Angel Falls5. The natives call it Salto Angel But we Americans call it Angel 3. Colonia Tovar 1.German settlers founded Colonia Tovar in 18432.Located in Cordillera de la Costa, which is locatedtowards the west of Caracas3.The population of this city remained neglected for aconsiderable period of time, due to the citys pooraccessibility of communication facilities4.Spanish culture and language was introduced amongthe dwellers of the place towards 19405.In 1963 wide infrastructure facilities were developed6.Much of the original buildings still remain the samewhile others are in decaying conditions 4. Language: Spanish Religion: Roman Catholic Population: 29,000,000 National Sport: Soccer Most Popular Sport: Base Ball Food: Fish , Shellfish, Potato and Yams, Corn, Rice and Pasta, Goat andRabbit Ancestry: Mostly Spanish but also Italian, Portuguese, Arabs, MoroccanJews and German 93% urban areas 5. Most popular entertainment: Beauty Pageants Art: Caribbean Pride themselves on hospitality to make guests feel welcome Simon Bolivar was born here Venezuela Caracas- very cosmopolitanMajor cities:1. Barcelona2. Barquisimeto3. Ciudad Bolivar- Stop off point to angel falls4. Cuidad Guyana - Most organized city5. Maracaibo- Very Hot!!!6. Valencia7. Canainna Natural Park- Angel FallsBarcelona 6. Margarita- Widely known for its vast stretches of coastline and striking exotic beaches Apart of the Caribbean archipelagos Located towards the northeastern part of the capital city of Caracas Ancient white churches, castles and market places Array of food outlets Adventurous activities Caracas- Ideal destination for tourists around the globe. One of the most populous city in Venezuela Altitude of 800 m above the sea level Moderate climate, Panoramic views and Cosmopolitan culture World class shopping malls, luxurious hotels, wonderful recreation parks and flourishing trade and industry 7. Los Llanos- Great wildlife and scenic beauty of rural Venezuela Unmatched flora and fauna of the region makes it an ideal region tourist destination Beauty of the two seasons blends well and creates a metamorphosis of a spectacular natural sight Morrocoy- Blue coral waters, exotic beaches, beautiful landscapes and vivid wildlife Major highlight - Morrocoy National Park Built between two villages of Tucacas and Chichirviche Different varieties of animal and plant species, good for nature lovers 8. Religious monuments: Simon Bolivars House Botanical Gardens Catedral de Caracas Religious festivals: Atempo Festival Easter Week in Venezuela The Burning of Judas