Trivia in Venezuela

Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country

Americas / South America

National symbols

Flag: A horizontal tricolor flag of yellow, blue, and red with eight stars representing the Bolivarian Revolution

Venezuela Flag

Emblem: A shield-shaped coat of arms symbolizing Simón Bolívar's ideals

Venezuela Emblem

Trivia & facts

  • Venezuela's national bird is the Turpial (Venezuelan Troupial)
  • Salto Angel is the world's highest waterfall with a drop of 979m
  • Arepas are said to have over 100 varieties with different ingredients by region
  • Many modern artworks are displayed at Caracas metro stations
  • Venezuelan cacao is highly valued as a raw material for luxury chocolate
  • Gustavo Dudamel from El Sistema is the music director of LA Philharmonic
  • Venezuela's beer consumption is among the top in South America
  • The national stone is Amazonite, and the national flower is the orchid Cattleya (Flor de Mayo)
  • The highest road pass in the country is Pico El Águila in Mérida State (4,118m elevation)
  • The old town of Coro is the only UNESCO cultural heritage city in the country

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