History of Venezuela - Wikipedia
The history of Venezuela reflects events in areas of the Americas colonized by Spain starting 1502; amid resistance from indigenous peoples, led by Native caciques, such as Guaicaipuro and Tamanaco. However, in the Andean region of western Venezuela , complex Andean civilization of the Timoto-Cuica people flourished before European contact.
History of Venezuela | Government, Oil Industry, Flag, & Map
history of Venezuela, a survey of the important events and people in the history of Venezuela from the time of European settlement. Located at the northern end of South America, Venezuela occupies a roughly triangular area that is larger than the combined areas of France and Germany.
Venezuela | Economy, Map, Capital, Collapse, & Facts | Britannica
2 days ago · Venezuela, country located at the northern end of South America, occupying a roughly triangular area. Venezuela is bounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the southwest and west. The national capital is Caracas.
Venezuela profile - Timeline - BBC News
Feb 25, 2019 · A chronology of key events in the history of Venezuela from Columbus and the Spanish colonial period to the present day.
How Venezuela Fell From the Richest Country in South America ... - HISTORY
May 9, 2019 · How Venezuela Fell From the Richest Country in South America into Crisis. Overspending, lower oil prices and political unrest all combined to trigger a decline for the once-prosperous nation. By...
Venezuela - Wikipedia
Much of Venezuela's 19th-century history was characterized by political turmoil and dictatorial rule, including the Independence leader José Antonio Páez, who gained the presidency three times and served 11 years between 1830 and 1863. …
Venezuela country profile - BBC News
Sep 9, 2024 · Some key dates in Venezuela's history: 1498-99 - Christopher Columbus and Alonso de Ojeda visit Venezuela, which is inhabited by Carib, Arawak and Chibcha peoples. 1521 - Spanish colonisation...
Venezuela - Independence, Revolution, Bolívar | Britannica
2 days ago · Venezuela - Independence, Revolution, Bolívar: A group of Venezuelan Creoles boldly proclaimed their country an independent republic in 1797. Although their effort failed, it forewarned of the revolutionary movements that were soon to inflame Latin America.
Venezuela - The World Factbook
Dec 12, 2023 · Background. Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Ecuador and New Granada, which became Colombia). For most of the first half of the 20th century, Venezuela was ruled by military strongmen who promoted the oil industry and allowed for some social reforms.
Venezuela - Countries - Office of the Historian
Venezuela effectively achieved its independence from Spain by 1819 as part of the Republic of Colombia, and the United States recognized the Colombian federation in 1822. After Venezuela separated from Colombia in 1830, the United States recognized and established diplomatic relations with Venezuela in 1835. Modern Flag of Venezuela.