Venezuela: a Flavorful Country

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Venezuela a Flavorful Country

• A Quest to Discovering the rich culture and foods
  of Venezuela

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Venezuela

• Venezuela is located on the continent of South
  America and is bordered to the east by Colombia
  and to the west by Brazil.
• Venezuela is not as far as you think! If you fly
  from Miami, it will only take you 3-4 hours to
  arrive in Caracas,
• the capital!

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Venezuelan Culture

• Spanish is the major language, aside from various
  indigenous Indian languages.
• Catholicism is the major language.
• Christopher Columbus discovered Venezuela in 1498.

• Venezuela is made up of 7 states, each
  representing a star on the flag.
• Venezuelans are governed by a unicameral
  democracy.

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Venezuelas Natural Beauty

• Venezuela is home to the highest waterfall in the
  world Angel Falls
• Venezuela is known as one of the most beautiful
  places in the world!
• Venezuela is also known for its beautiful people.

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Venezuela

• Venezuelans are known for their hospitality
• and the FOOD!
• Venezuelans are excellent cooks.
• Their main medium for cooking is corn flower.

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Arepas

• Ingredients
• 2 Cups corn flour
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 2 Cups water
• Procedure
•                 In a bowl mix the flour with the
  salt. Stir in the water to make a rather stiff
  dough. Let the dough stand for 5 minutes, then
  form into balls flattened slightly to 3 inches
  wide about ½ inch thick. Cook on a heavy, lightly
  greased griddle over moderate heat for 5 minutes
  per side, then bake in a preheated 350 oven 20-30
  minutes, turning during cooking. They are cooked
  when they sound hollow when tapped. Serve hot.