Columbus explored Venezuela on his third voyage in 1498, the area was inhabited by Arawak, Carib, and Chibcha Indians.
A subsequent Spanish explorer gave the country its name, meaning “Little Venice.” Caracas was founded in 1567.
Venezuela was one of the first South American colonies to revolt in 1810, winning independence in 1821.
Venezuela became a republic in 1830.
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