Venezuela

Venezuela,  is  a  country  on  the  northern  coast  of  South  America.  Venezuela's  territory  covers  around  916,445  square  kilometres  (353,841  sq  mi)  with  an  estimated  

population  of  approximately  29,100,000  

Venezuela  is  considered  a  state  with  extremely  high  biodiversity,  with  habitats  ranging  from  the  Andes  mountains  in  the  west  to  the  Amazon  Brazil  rainforest  in  the  south,  via  extensive  llanos  plains  and  Caribbean  

coast  in  the  center  and  the  Orinoco  River  Delta  in  the  east  

Venezuela    is a Treasure territory!!

If  I  had  to  put  a  Venezuela  in  a  capsule  that  lasts  over  time,  this  is  what  I  would  

like  to  endure  

Geography  -­‐  Biodiversity  

Geologically  its  mainland  rests  on  the  South  American  Plate;  is  one  of  seventeen  megadiverse  countries.  

Weather  and  diversity  of  the  country  makes  something  unique,  which  make  you  felt  in  love.  

Seductive  and  stunning  landscapes  

Food  

Venezuela's  cuisine  is  varied,  and  is  the  result  of  cultural  and  culinary  mix  from  Europe  and  Africa  with  the  cuisine  of  the  indigenous  peoples  who  occupied  and  occupy  Venezuelan  territory.  

Empanadas!

Cachapas!

Traditional  Preparations  

Arepas!

Chicharrón!

Tajadas!

Casabe!Tequeños!

Tostones!

Venezuelan    “Mantuano” Cuisine

Pisca Andina!

Pan de Jamón!

Arroz con Pollo!

Pabellón!

Patacón!

Pescado Frito!

Carne en Vara!

Hallaca!

Sancocho!

Sweets  and  drinks,  that  melt  you  up

Arroz con leche!

Quesillo!

Ponche Crema!

Torta negra!

Papelón con limón !

Ron!

Chicha!

Dulces criollos!

Culture    

The  cultures  of  Venezuela  is  diverse  and  complex,  influenced  by  the  many  different  peoples  who  have  made  

Venezuela  their  home.  Venezuela  has  distinctive  and  original  art  and  music.  

Venezuela's  heritage,  have  been  heavily  influenced  by  American  Indians  to  the  Spanish  and  Africans.  

Culture  “goes beyond our veins”

Venezuelan’s  characters  

Venezuela  has  a  rich  cultural  heritage.  

Characters  that  express  in  certain  way  Venezuelan’s  culture.  That  make  you  feel  proud  of  it  

Influential  people  in  the  life  of  Venezuelan’s  people  

Diversities  of  culture  

Venezuela  is  well  known  for  its  successes  in  beauty  pageants,  baseball  players  and  the  religious  acts  

The  World  Values  Survey  has  consistently  shown  Venezuelans  to  be  amongst  the  happiest  people,  with  55%  

of  those  questioned  saying  they  were  "very  happy"  

Things  that  make  us  proud…  

Characteristics  of  Venezuelan’s  people  

•  Overcoming  Wishes:  As  difficult  as  this  Venezuelan  situation  despite  the  difficulties  aspires  always  the  best  and  strives  to  achieve  its  goals  

•  Party:  The  Venezuelan’s  people  known  for  being    “Rumbero”.  Go  dancing  an  sing  as  cool  as  life  can  take  

•  Lovesick:  Venezuelan’s  guys,  see  a  beautiful  woman  does  not  think  twice  to  throw  compliments  and  conquer  

•  Nobility:  Venezuela  has  a  noble  heart  that  allows  them  to  help  others  without  expecting  anything  in  return  

•  Cheerful:  Always  has  a  joke  to  either  hang  out  with  friends  or  to  face  with  optimism  the  difficulties  of  life  and  better  yet,  based  on  faith  in  God  and  joy  can  overcome  their  adversities  

This  is  Venezuela!