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Venezuela (IPA: ; Spanish: Venezuela, IPA: or ) is a country on the northern tropical Caribbean coast of South America. Venezuela borders Brazil to the south, Guyana to the east, and Colombia to the west. North of the Venezuelan coast lie the islands of Aruba, the Netherlands Antilles, and Trinidad and Tobago.
A former Spanish colony, Venezuela is a federal republic. Historically, Venezuela has had territorial disputes with Guyana, largely concerning the Essequibo area, and with Colombia concerning the Gulf of Venezuela (Gulf of Coquibacoa according to Colombia). This issue is not yet resolved. Today, Venezuela is known widely for its petroleum industry, the environmental diversity of its territory, and its sheer natural beauty. Some have claimed that Christopher Columbus was so enthralled by Venezuela's landscape, when arriving to its coast in 1498, that he referred to the land as Tierra de Gracia (Land of Grace), which has become the country’s nickname.
Origin of name
The name Venezuela is believed to have originated from the cartographer Amerigo Vespucci who, together with Alonso de Ojeda, led a 1499 naval expedition along the northwestern coast (known today as the Gulf of Venezuela). On reaching the Guajira Peninsula, the crew observed the distinctive stilt villages (palafitos) that the indigenous Añu people had built over the water. This reminded Vespucci of the city of Venice ("Venezia" in Italian) and as a result the region was named Veneziela; some argue this meant Little Venice and later evolved to "Venezuela". Other historians (notably Francisco Herrera Luque), noted that the suffix -zuela usually has a pejorative meaning in the Spanish language (mujerzuela, cazuela, etc.) and sustain the thesis that the name implied more the notion of a second rate Venice. More on [ Venezuela ]
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Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
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How convenient: Los Angeles' new park 'n' meet bars
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
A smattering of bars and wine bars have opened that are ideal meet-up spots, with convenient parking and location, good food, plentiful seating and conversation-encouraging ambience.
'Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide No. 7' -- a departure from the past
Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Wine critic Robert Parker deploys a team of tasters for his latest guide. ROBERT PARKER Jr., founder of the Wine Advocate magazine and indisputably the world's most influential wine critic, has published "Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide No. 7," the first of his series to be produced by a team of writers.
Berta's Venezuelan Recipes - Six recipes, including one for snacks and egg-nogg.
Cooking by Country: Venezuela - Includes soups, main courses, side dishes, and desserts. Provides brief history of this country’s cuisine.
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Venezuela For The Gourmet Traveler - Brief overview of popular and national foods and drinks in Venezuela.
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Venezuela's Eco Portal: Gastronomia - Introduction to the typical plates and regional cuisines of Venezuela, with sixty recipes.
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Venezuelan Recipes - Handful of recipes, such as Arepas Rellenas Con Guiso De Carne, and Peppers with Shrimp.
Venezuelan Recipes of All Varieties - Recipe for Arroz Con Bananas (rice with bananas), a side dish.
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