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Level 1, 178 Collins Street
Melbourne, 3000, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Ph: 61 3 9654 7977, Fax: 61 3
9650 8177
Licence: 32408 ABN: 26095434978
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email: info@southamericatourism.com
Reservations:
1300 857 805
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A
land of contrasts, Venezuela
offers the traveller an array of beauty and activities. Thick luscious
jungles, white sandy beaches, snow-capped mountains in the Andes and
the world’s highest waterfall, are all aspects of Venezuela
that
combine to make a visit to this destination unforgettable.
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Facts & Figures. |
Official
Name: Bolivarian
Republic of Venezuela
Population: 24,011,000
Largest Cities: Caracas, Maracaibo, Barquisimeto, Valencia,
Ciudad Guayana
Languages: Spanish (official)
Official Currency: Bolivar
Religions: Catholic (96%)
Land Area: 882,050 sq km (340,560 sq miles)
Highest Point: Pico Bolívar (5,007 meters)
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More Information. |
At over 2150km long, the
Orinoco river takes its source near the border of Brazil, in the south
of Venezuela. There are many islands with dense vegetation dotting the
delta, and home to the Venezuelan Indian tribe of the Warao people.
Their houses are on stilts to avoid the flood waters and their life
largely circles around the surrounding waterways. Close by is the city
of Bolivar—a bustling tropical city with a heavy influence on
colonial architecture from its olden days. Most people use the city of
Bolivar as a stepping off point to visit Salto Angel (Angel Falls), the
world’s highest waterfall. This amazing product of nature has
an
uninterrupted fall of water over 800 metres (16 times the height of
Niagara Falls!). The best way to see the immensity of these falls is to
take a flight which will leave you speechless when you see the enormous
structure nature has built.
For the traveller who enjoys beaches and wants a taste of the
Caribbean, then a trip to Isla de Margarita should be on the list!
Snorkelling, scuba diving, fishing, sailing or just lazing on the beach
and soaking up the sun are all activities which can be undertaken on
this beautiful island. If you can’t make it to the island,
then a
stint on one of Venezuela’s many sun-soaked beaches with
crystal
clear waters will keep you happy!
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Climate. |
Caribbean coastal areas have
tropical conditions, while the central and southern interiors are very
hot and humid. The highlands of the Andes are moderate, with colder
conditions at higher elevations.
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Currency. |
The Bolivar is the official currency.
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