Venezuela traditions and celebrations
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Culture of Venezuela
The cultures of Venezuela are diverse and complex, influenced by the many different people who have made Venezuela their home. Venezuela has distinctive and original art, literature and music.
People
Venezuela's cultural heritage includes the original Venezuelan natives, the Spanish and Africans who arrived after the Spanish conquest, and the 19th century waves of immigration that brought many Italians, Portuguese, Arabs, Germans, Moroccan Jews, and others from the bordering countries of South America.
About 93% of Venezuelans live in urban areas in the northern part of the country.
History of venezuela (1999--present)Even though almost half of the land area is south of the Orinoco River, only 5% of the population lives in that area. More than 71% of the population call themselves Catholic and most of the rest are other Christians, mainly Protestant.
Venezuela's heritage, art, and culture have been heavily influenced by its Caribbean context, including its historic architecture,[