Venezuela by Shields, Charles J., 1951- instant download

Venezuela by Shields, Charles J., 1951- instant download

63 pages : 21 cm, Discusses the land, the history, the economy, the people, and the festivals of Venezuela. When Spanish explorers arrived on the coast of South America, they found that natives had built their homes on stilts along the the swampy shore of Lake Maracaibo. Because this reminded the Europeans of the city of Venice, they named the region Venezuela (Little Venice). Today, Venezuela is one of the leading oil-producing nations in the world. It has a high rate of population growth, and most of its people live in urban areas. As the sixth largest country in Latin America, Venezuela has great influences on its neighbors economically, politically, and culturally, Includes bibliographical references and index, Exotic land -- Late bloomer in South American history -- Boom and bust economy -- People and culture of Venezuela -- Urban population -- Calendar of Venezuelan festivals -- Recipes -- Project and report ideas -- Chronology