VenezuelaVenezuelaThe Where and the Why… The Where and the Why…
Alex Figueroa Period 2Alex Figueroa Period 2
Mrs. FreemanMrs. Freeman
Physical Geography: Location Physical Geography: Location and Land Areaand Land Area
This country is to the northern This country is to the northern section of South Americasection of South America
Total Area: 912, 050 sq kmTotal Area: 912, 050 sq km Land Area: 882, 050 sq kmLand Area: 882, 050 sq km Water: 30, 000 sq kmWater: 30, 000 sq km
Physical Geography: Natural Physical Geography: Natural ResourcesResources ***Petroleum and Oil******Petroleum and Oil*** Natural GasNatural Gas Iron OreIron Ore GoldGold BauxiteBauxite HydropowerHydropower DiamondsDiamonds And other MineralsAnd other Minerals
Physical Geography: Climate Physical Geography: Climate and Terrainand Terrain TropicalTropical Hot and Humid, but more Hot and Humid, but more
moderate in the Highlands.moderate in the Highlands. Andes MountainsAndes Mountains Maracaibo LowlandsMaracaibo Lowlands Central plainsCentral plains Guiana HighlandsGuiana Highlands Angel FallsAngel Falls
History: Ancient Times and History: Ancient Times and Colonization. Colonization.
Paradise to Indians in ancient Paradise to Indians in ancient timestimes
Main Indian Groups in Main Indian Groups in Venezuela: the Carib, Arawak, Venezuela: the Carib, Arawak, and the Chibchaand the Chibcha
Christopher Columbus was the Christopher Columbus was the first European Visitor (1498)first European Visitor (1498)
Spanish Colonization begins in Spanish Colonization begins in 1535.1535.
History: Simon Bolivar and the History: Simon Bolivar and the Independence of VenezuelaIndependence of Venezuela
Venzuela declares Venzuela declares independence on July 5, 1811. independence on July 5, 1811. Simon Bolivar (along with other Simon Bolivar (along with other revolutionary leaders) arise.revolutionary leaders) arise.
Spanish Rule ends when Bolivar Spanish Rule ends when Bolivar wins at the battle in Carabobo.wins at the battle in Carabobo.
Simon Bolivar becomes the new Simon Bolivar becomes the new president of Gran Columbia.president of Gran Columbia.
History: Venezuelan History: Venezuelan LeadershipLeadership
1831: General Jose Antonio 1831: General Jose Antonio becomes the first President.becomes the first President.
1870-1888: Guzman Blanco 1870-1888: Guzman Blanco rulesrules
1908 – 1935: Gomez rules with 1908 – 1935: Gomez rules with strong militarystrong military
1950-1958: Marcos Parez 1950-1958: Marcos Parez Jimenez becomes dictatorJimenez becomes dictator
1999: Venezuela has 1999: Venezuela has constitutionconstitution
Population, Migration, and Population, Migration, and Culture: Ethnic GroupsCulture: Ethnic Groups
MesitzoMesitzo SpanishSpanish ItilianItilian PortuguesePortuguese GermanGerman American IndiansAmerican Indians ArabArab And Many OthersAnd Many Others
Population, Migration, and Population, Migration, and Culture: Cultural PracticesCulture: Cultural Practices
The buildings show rich The buildings show rich heritage.heritage.
Venezuelan Art, Literature, Venezuelan Art, Literature, Music and Dance are all proof of Music and Dance are all proof of Colonial/Pre-Colonial styleColonial/Pre-Colonial style
Festivals and Carnivals bring Festivals and Carnivals bring color and joy to Venezuelacolor and joy to Venezuela
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