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Capital: Caracas. Major Cities: Caracas, 1.8 million inhabitants; Zulia, 2.9 million; and Carabolo, 1.9 million (2003). Independence: July 5, 1811, from Spain. Public Holidays: A o Nuevo (New Year's Day), January 1; Carnaval (Carnival), the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday,... Read Full Overview

This book focus on these major topics: Historical Background, Geography, Society, Economy, Transportation and Telecommunications, Government and Politics and also National Security along with many other subtopics.