1. Venezuela, Colombia,
and Bolivia

2. Location

3. Location
Venezuela is (1)
NORTH of Brazil, (2)
WEST of Guyana, and
(3) EAST of
Colombia.

4. Location
Venezuela is (1)
NORTH of Brazil, (2)
WEST of Guyana, and
(3) EAST of
Colombia.
To the north is the
(4) CARIBBEAN SEA.

5. Land and Climate

6. Land and Climate
(5) LAKE MARACAIBO, the largest lake in
South America, is in the northwest. Because
of the swamps that surround the lake, not
many people live here.

7. Land and Climate
(5) LAKE MARACAIBO, the largest lake in
South America, is in the northwest. Because
of the swamps that surround the lake, not
many people live here.

8. Land and Climate
(5) LAKE MARACAIBO, the largest lake in
South America, is in the northwest. Because
of the swamps that surround the lake, not
many people live here.

9. Land and Climate
(5) LAKE MARACAIBO, the largest lake in
South America, is in the northwest. Because
of the swamps that surround the lake, not
many people live here.
Rich (6) OIL FIELDS lie under the lake.

10. Land and Climate
(5) LAKE MARACAIBO, the largest lake in
South America, is in the northwest. Because
of the swamps that surround the lake, not
many people live here.
Rich (6) OIL FIELDS lie under the lake.
The (7) ANDES MOUNTAINS begin south of the
lake. Most (8) LARGE CITIES are located
here, including the capital.

11. Land and Climate

12. Land and Climate
East of these highlands are grassy plains,
known as (9) LLANOS. The most important
river, the (10) ORINOCO, flows across the
plains.

13. Land and Climate
East of these highlands are grassy plains,
known as (9) LLANOS. The most important
river, the (10) ORINOCO, flows across the
plains.
(11) ANGEL FALLS, the world’s highest
waterfall, is located in Venezuela.

14. Land and Climate
East of these highlands are grassy plains,
known as (9) LLANOS. The most important
river, the (10) ORINOCO, flows across the
plains.
(11) ANGEL FALLS, the world’s highest
waterfall, is located in Venezuela.

15. Land and Climate
East of these highlands are grassy plains,
known as (9) LLANOS. The most important
river, the (10) ORINOCO, flows across the
plains.
(11) ANGEL FALLS, the world’s highest
waterfall, is located in Venezuela.

16. Land and Climate
East of these highlands are grassy plains,
known as (9) LLANOS. The most important
river, the (10) ORINOCO, flows across the
plains.
(11) ANGEL FALLS, the world’s highest
waterfall, is located in Venezuela.
Venezuela is close to the (12) EQUATOR, so
it has a tropical climate.

17. Economy

18. Economy
Venezuela is a world leader in (13) OIL
PRODUCTION.

19. Economy
Venezuela is a world leader in (13) OIL
PRODUCTION.
The (14) GOVERNMENT owns the oil industry.

20. Economy
Venezuela is a world leader in (13) OIL
PRODUCTION.
The (14) GOVERNMENT owns the oil industry.
Iron ore, limestone, bauxite, gold,
diamonds, and emeralds are (15) MINED.

21. Economy
Venezuela is a world leader in (13) OIL
PRODUCTION.
The (14) GOVERNMENT owns the oil industry.
Iron ore, limestone, bauxite, gold,
diamonds, and emeralds are (15) MINED.
About (16) 10% of people farm, growing
sugarcane and bananas or raising cattle.

22. History

23. History
Venezuela became a (16) SPANISH colony in
the 1500’s.

24. History
Venezuela became a (16) SPANISH colony in
the 1500’s.
They named it after the Italian city of (17)
VENICE because there are many rivers.

25. History
Venezuela became a (16) SPANISH colony in
the 1500’s.
They named it after the Italian city of (17)
VENICE because there are many rivers.
In 1830, (18) SIMON BOLIVAR led a revolt
against Spain and helped Venezuela become
independent.

26. History
Venezuela became a (16) SPANISH colony in
the 1500’s.
They named it after the Italian city of (17)
VENICE because there are many rivers.
In 1830, (18) SIMON BOLIVAR led a revolt
against Spain and helped Venezuela become
independent.

27. Government

28. Government
During the 1800’s and 1900’s, it was ruled
by (19) CAUDILLOS, or military rulers.

29. Government
During the 1800’s and 1900’s, it was ruled
by (19) CAUDILLOS, or military rulers.
Since (20) 1958, Venezuela has been a
democracy with a president and legislature.

30. Government
During the 1800’s and 1900’s, it was ruled
by (19) CAUDILLOS, or military rulers.
Since (20) 1958, Venezuela has been a
democracy with a president and legislature.
In 1998, (21) HUGO CHAVEZ, a former military
leader, was elected president.

31. Government
During the 1800’s and 1900’s, it was ruled
by (19) CAUDILLOS, or military rulers.
Since (20) 1958, Venezuela has been a
democracy with a president and legislature.
In 1998, (21) HUGO CHAVEZ, a former military
leader, was elected president.

32. People

33. People
(22) 25.7 million people live in Venezuela.

34. People
(22) 25.7 million people live in Venezuela.
Most people have a mix of European, Native
American, and African backgrounds.

35. People
(22) 25.7 million people live in Venezuela.
Most people have a mix of European, Native
American, and African backgrounds.
(23) SPANISH is the official language and
most people are (24) ROMAN CATHOLIC.

36. People
(22) 25.7 million people live in Venezuela.
Most people have a mix of European, Native
American, and African backgrounds.
(23) SPANISH is the official language and
most people are (24) ROMAN CATHOLIC.
(25) 90% of people live in cities.

37. Colombia

38. Colombia
Colombia is about (26) THREE times the size
of Montana.

39. Colombia
Colombia is about (26) THREE times the size
of Montana.
More than (27) 41 million people live there.

40. Colombia
Colombia is about (26) THREE times the size
of Montana.
More than (27) 41 million people live there.
The (28) ANDES Mountains run through the
country. This is where the capital (29)
BOGOTA is located.

41. Colombia
Colombia is about (26) THREE times the size
of Montana.
More than (27) 41 million people live there.
The (28) ANDES Mountains run through the
country. This is where the capital (29)
BOGOTA is located.
The official language is (30) SPANISH.

42. Colombia
Colombia is about (26) THREE times the size
of Montana.
More than (27) 41 million people live there.
The (28) ANDES Mountains run through the
country. This is where the capital (29)
BOGOTA is located.
The official language is (30) SPANISH.
Colombia is well known for its (31) EMERALDS
and COFFEE.

43. Bolivia

44. Bolivia
Bolivia is (32) LANDLOCKED - it does not
have a port, but it does share (33) LAKE
TITICACA, the world’s highest navigable
lake, with Peru.

45. Bolivia
Bolivia is (32) LANDLOCKED - it does not
have a port, but it does share (33) LAKE
TITICACA, the world’s highest navigable
lake, with Peru.
One-third of the country lies in the (34)
ANDES Mountains, including its capital (35)
LA PAZ.

46. Bolivia
Bolivia is (32) LANDLOCKED - it does not
have a port, but it does share (33) LAKE
TITICACA, the world’s highest navigable
lake, with Peru.
One-third of the country lies in the (34)
ANDES Mountains, including its capital (35)
LA PAZ.
There are three main population groups:

47. Bolivia
Bolivia is (32) LANDLOCKED - it does not
have a port, but it does share (33) LAKE
TITICACA, the world’s highest navigable
lake, with Peru.
One-third of the country lies in the (34)
ANDES Mountains, including its capital (35)
LA PAZ.
There are three main population groups:
Indigenous people, descendants of the
Inca.

48. Bolivia
Bolivia is (32) LANDLOCKED - it does not
have a port, but it does share (33) LAKE
TITICACA, the world’s highest navigable
lake, with Peru.
One-third of the country lies in the (34)
ANDES Mountains, including its capital (35)
LA PAZ.
There are three main population groups:
Indigenous people, descendants of the
Inca.
(36) MESTIZOS, or people of mixed origin.

49. Bolivia
Bolivia is (32) LANDLOCKED - it does not
have a port, but it does share (33) LAKE
TITICACA, the world’s highest navigable
lake, with Peru.
One-third of the country lies in the (34)
ANDES Mountains, including its capital (35)
LA PAZ.
There are three main population groups:
Indigenous people, descendants of the
Inca.
(36) MESTIZOS, or people of mixed origin.
Descendants of the Spanish.