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.
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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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Society, Politics • September 24 2024, 04:32 AM  •  343 views
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Society, Politics • September 20 2024, 06:13 PM  •  546 views
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Society, Politics • September 19 2024, 04:06 AM  •  377 views
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