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| | A Virtual Travel to Venezuela - Destination Venezuela |
 | | Venezuela was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Ecuador). |
 | | For most of the first half of the 20th century, Venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military strongmen, who promoted the oil industry and allowed for some social reforms. |
 | | Discover Venezuela, the Andes and the Amazonas: tourist boards, attractions, festivals, events, accommodation, hotels, biking, hiking, trekking, climbing, diving, tours and much more. |
| www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/venezuela.htm (576 words) |
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