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Caribbean South America

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  • In 2002, a ____________ or a recall vote happened to decide if President Chavez should remain in office or not.
    referendum
  • Most people in Venezuela are _____________, a mix of European and Indian ancestry.
    mestizos
  • Colombia's official language.
    Spanish
  • Because they were colonized by the Spanish, most people in Venezuela and Colombia are________________. (religion)
    Roman Catholic
  • Until the end of the 20th century, Colombia struggled with a violent ____________
    Civil war.
  • Which countries make up "Caribbean South America"?
    Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas ( Guyana, French Guiana and Suriname)
  • Which is the capital of Colombia?
    Bogotá
  • Why do Colombia's population is concentrated in the northwestern region of the country?
    Because the southeastern portion of the country is covered by tropical forest.
  • Which is the capital of Venezuela?
    Caracas
  • What is the name given to the Venezuelan cowboys?
    Llaneros
  • Venezuela's economy depends great on which natural resource?
    Oil.
  • Leader of the fights for independence in South America.
    Simón Bolívar
  • What is the name of the most important mountain range in South America?
    Andes Cordillera
  • Why is Simón Bolívar called the "George Washington of South America"?
    Because he fought for the independence of many countries in the continent.
  • Group such the _________ fight to overthrow the government using violent methods.
    FARC
  • What's the name of Venezuela's president who changed the way oil income was distributed among people?
    Hugo Chavez
  • What are the "Llanos"?
    The biggest plain in Caribbean South America.
  • Cite 3 natural resources that Colombia has.
    Iron, Oil, Ore, Coal, Gold, Emeralds.
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