| Venezuela is a South American country that ranks as one of the world's leading producers and exporters of petroleum. Before its petroleum industry began to boom during the 1920's, Venezuela was one of the poorest countries in South America. Its economy was based on such agricultural products as cacao and coffee. But since the 1920's , Venezuela has become one of the wealthiest and most rapidly changing countries on the continent. Caracas, the capital and largest city, lies in this region. And this is one of the country where you can find beauty queens. |
