Venezuela

/ˌvɛnəˈzweɪlə/ proper noun

Venezuela is a country in northern South America, known for its oil resources, diverse landscapes, and Caribbean coastline. Its capital city is Caracas.

The name comes from Italian 'Veneziola' or Spanish 'Venezuela', meaning 'Little Venice'. Early explorers thought the stilt houses on the water along the coast looked like the Italian city of Venice.

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