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BBC

Bbc: Wounds That Refuse to Heal

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC offers a look back one decade later at the Timisoara Massacre and Romanian Revolution which ousted Nicolae Ceausescu. Describes reasons for the protests and massacres and explores the controversy surrounding the overthrow of...
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Other

Think Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
A travel site with exceptional pictures and information. Click "About Venezuela," on the menu for information on the economy, history, geography, education, culture, politics, climate, and more.
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Other

El Universal Newspaper

For Students 9th - 10th
El Universal is a major daily newspaper published in Caracas, Venezuela. Features the news of the day from a Venezuelan perspective.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
It's easy to explore the South American country of Venezuela through "Facts at a Glance". Discover information about geography, culture, economy, government, climate, and more. If you want more, take a look at the notes and commentary.
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BBC

Bbc News: Venezuela's Economic Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an article which analyzes the economy of Venezuela and how it was affected by the December 2002 strike by oil workers. The article does a nice job on describing how Hugo Chavez was able to restore oil production. The article...
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Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents many general country specific facts about Venezuela in a well organized chart form. Content includes: geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This site is...
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Venezuela Analysis: Interview With Oil Minister of Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an interview with the Energy & Mines Minister of Venezuela, Rafael Ramirez. His ministry oversees the oil resources and production of Venezuela. (January 27, 2004)
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Venezuela analysis.com: Speech by Hugo Chavez

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a speech by President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela at the opening of the G-15 Summit on March 1, 2004. It is a good example of Chavez's political views.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Venezuela. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Venezuela Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a statistical chart on the economy of Venezuela covering topics such as GDP, poverty rate, household income, unemployment rate, imports and exports, currency, and more.
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Other

Latin Focus: Venezuela News Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to Venezuelan economic indicators as well as an archive which you can search for news articles about economic stories by date or country.
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Other

Venezuela Analysis: Referendum and Revolution in Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an analysis from Venezuela Analysis on the current political and economic situation in Venezuela. The article is dated July 6, 2004.