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Location
The Resume
(July 5, 1811- )
Located in Northern South America
More than twice the size of California
Borders Brazil, Colombia and Guyana
Population is greater than Texas
Gained independence from Spain, the day after the U.S. celebrated their 35th anniversary of independence (July 5, 1811)
Why Venezuela might be annoying
Its people suffer floods, rockslides and mud slides.
It has about a 3% infant mortality rate.
One in twenty people own a telephone.
Less than half own a radio, and one in six own a television.
Its people currently have disputes with Guyana and Colombia.
It produces opium (in small quantity).
Much of Colombian cocaine and heroin transfer through Venezuela.
Why Venezuela might not be annoying
Its natural resources include petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold and diamonds.
Lake Maracaibo had a whole village built over it. America Vespucci thought it looked like Venice - thus Venezuela.
Angel Falls, the world's highest falls, has a beautiful appropriate name. But it was actually named for its discoverer, pilot Jimmy Angel.
The national flower is the orchid.
The country's biggest televised event is the Miss Venezuela Pageant.
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Year In Review:
For 2009, as of last week, Out of 27 Votes: 48.15% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 42 Votes: 69.05% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 88 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 165 Votes: 69.70% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 208 Votes: 52.40% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 312 Votes: 54.81% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 650 Votes: 48.46% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 983 Votes: 51.68% Annoying
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