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