Venezuela

Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and many islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. Venezuela comprises an area of 916,445 km2 (353,841 sq mi), and its population was estimated at 29 million in 2022. The capital and largest urban agglomeration is the city of Caracas.

Some of the key events about Venezuela

1811
Declaration of independence from Spain was signed
1812
A devastating earthquake struck Caracas, killing thousands and destroying much of the city
1830
Venezuela separated from Gran Colombia, leading to political instability
1859
The Federal War began, resulting in widespread destruction and loss of life
1902
The Venezuelan Crisis occurred, leading to a naval blockade by European powers
1918
The Spanish flu pandemic reached Venezuela, causing significant loss of life
1922
Oil was discovered, leading to significant economic growth
1947
Venezuela received its first Nobel Prize in Literature
1948
A military coup overthrew the democratically elected government
1950
The Central University of Venezuela's campus was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
1954
The Caracas Metro, South America's first subway system, began construction
1975
The iron and steel industry was nationalized, boosting the country's industrial sector
1983
The Canaima National Park was established, protecting a vast area of unique biodiversity
1983
The Venezuelan economy crashed on "Black Friday," leading to currency devaluation
1989
The Caracazo riots erupted, resulting in hundreds of deaths
1999
A new constitution was adopted, emphasizing social and economic rights
1999
Massive mudslides in Vargas State killed an estimated 10,000-30,000 people
2007
Venezuela successfully eliminated measles, as certified by the Pan American Health Organization
2013
Venezuela entered a severe economic crisis, leading to hyperinflation and widespread shortages
2015
Venezuela became the first country to eliminate trachoma, a blinding bacterial infection

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