Venezuela
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Capital
Caracas
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Local time
15:30
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Population
31.22 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+58
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Currency
Bs VEF (bolívar)
Venezuela
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Capital
Caracas
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Local time
15:30
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Population
31.22 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+58
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Currency
Bs VEF (bolívar)
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Average Salary
$ 564
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Petrol price
€ 0.02 pl
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Precipitation
2 044mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
912 050 km2
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Protected Area
54%
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Forest Area
53%
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Agricultural area
24%
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Railways
336km
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Annual air passengers
6.03 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese
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Religion
Roman Catholic - 96 %
Protestant - 2 %
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Literacy rates
97.1%
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Languages
Spanish
numerous dialects
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Armed Forces
265 000
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Murders
57 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
8.3 l/person
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Diabetes
12%
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Malaria
68%
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Tuberculosis
29 per 100k
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HIV
0.6%
Economy
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Industries
petroleum, construction materials, food processing, textiles, iron ore mining, steel, aluminum, motor vehicle assembly, chemical products
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Agriculture
corn, sorghum, sugarcane, rice, bananas, vegetables, coffee, beef, pork
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Natural Resources
petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, bauxite, hydropower, diamonds
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Natural Resources
petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, bauxite, hydropower, diamonds
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Renewable Energy
12%
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CO2 Emissions
185 220kt
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Ease of Business
188 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
47
What not to do when visiting Venezuela
Venezuela Don’t forget to shake hands with direct eye contact when greeting. Friends generally kiss each other once on the cheek.
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Venezuela Don't arrive exactly on time or earlier to a meal - it can give an impression that you're greedy. Being late to a meal is encouraged in Venezuela.
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Venezuela Don't do the OK sign - it's considered as obscene gesture.
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Did you know?
Venezuela is home to more confirmed oil reserves than any other country in the world.
Venezuela Don’t show off with expensive clothes or jewellery in public - keep a low profile to avoid unwanted attention.
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Venezuela Don’t be offended by putting thumb between middle and index finger while making a fist - it’s a symbol of good luck.
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Venezuela Don't be offended if locals give you a nickname quickly - it's usually based on race and appearance.
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Venezuela Don't back away when conversing - it's considered rude. Conversations may include friendly touching.
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Venezuela Don’t accept taxi rides from strangers - better use radio-dispatched taxis or taxis from reputable hotels.
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Venezuela Don’t make jokes about drugs or drug trafficking.
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Venezuela Don’t necessarily travel to border areas with Colombia - there’s a higher risk of danger for foreigners (kidnapping, robbery, violence…).
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Venezuela Don't expect the public toilets everywhere - if so, you will need to pay a small fee.
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South America Don't take pictures of locals without permission.
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Venezuela Don’t forget the rainy season usually takes place between June and November.
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South America Don't be surprised with unpunctuality - up to 30 mins late is nothing unusual.
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