Venezuela
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Americas · South America
Famous Personality
Simón Bolívar
leader
He led independence movements across northern South America and is Venezuela's national hero.
Local Delicacy
Arepa
A cornmeal flatbread that is stuffed or topped in many savory ways.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Angel Falls
It is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall and Venezuela's most famous natural landmark.
Agriculture & Produce
Maize is a major staple crop in Venezuela and widely grown for the country's basic food supply.
Banana is among Venezuela's most widely grown tropical fruits and is important in domestic consumption.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The cuatro is Venezuela’s national instrument and the rhythmic-harmonic heart of joropo and many folk styles.
Maracas are iconic in Venezuelan folk music and especially essential in joropo ensembles.
The arpa llanera is central to the music of the Llanos and one of Venezuela’s most emblematic instruments.
The bandola llanera is a key melodic instrument in Venezuelan plains music.
Tambora drums are important in Afro-Venezuelan coastal traditions and festive ceremonial music.