People/Population
*The urban population is 93% of Venezuela's total population, which is the Northern part of the country
~Caracus: 3.051 million people ~Maracaibo: 2.153 million people ~Valencia: 1.738 million people ~Barquismeto: 1.159 million people ~Maracay: 1.040 million people *Ethnic Make-Up and Ancestry ~Spanish ~African ~Italian ~Portuguese ~Arab ~German ~European ~Indigenous People Official Language: Spanish |
Way Of Life
*When Venezuela moved from the country side, the people developed an urban lifestyle
*European immigrants came mainly from Spain, so Spanish culture is big in Venezuela *Theres a small Muslim community across 23 states *Women in Venezuela have a stand in the country, they have attained rights, that women in many other country's don't have *Eleven percent of the population lives in rural areas *People sell in farmers markets, where everyone has thier own stand and they sell or trade their goods |
Food and Drink
*Venezuela has a variety of traditional dishes
*Beef, chicken, fried maize, wheat-flower, and fish are popular foods eaten in Venezuela * Fresh fruit juices, milkshakes, betides, and coffee are popular drinks *Pabellòn Criollo This is Venezuela's national dish. Its made up of shredded beef, caraotas negras (black beans), and it's usually served with fried plantain and rice. *Cachapa Thick pancake made with maize and has queso guayanesa (cheese) on top *Carnival is usually the day where Venezuela eats the most tradion foods such as: ~Arepa ~Empanada ~Cachito ~Hallaca |
Recreation and Fun
Arts and Traditions
Top Musicians in Venezuela:
Ricardo Auguirre: ~folk musician, born in 1939, and died in 1969 ~his music plays while parade women and men dance Pedro Eustache: ~born in 1959 ~symphonic music Dìa de la Raza (Day of the Race) is venezuela's Independence Day, which takes place on June 24. ~There's lots of partying and drinking ~parades throughout towns and cities streets ~drummers, and dancers |