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Venezuela    Venezuela   

Venezuela is a country on the northern coast of South America with diverse natural attractions. Along its Caribbean coast are tropical resort islands including Isla de Margarita and the Los Roques archipelago. To the northwest are the Andes Mountains and the colonial town of Mérida, a base for visiting Sierra Nevada National Park. Caracas, the capital, is to the north. ― Google

Capital: Caracas

Dialing code: +58

Currency: Venezuelan bolívar

Population: 28.44 million (2020) World Bank

Gross domestic product: 482.4 billion USD (2014) World Bank

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The death toll has been increasing following widespread floods and landslides that have been affecting most of the western States of Venezuela. A state of emergency remains in effect over Merida, Zulia, Apure, Bolivar and Yaracuy according to the national authorities. According to media reports, at least 20 people have died (all in Merida), 17 are missing and more than 54,500 people have been affected across the country. For the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rain is expected over most of Venezuela, including the affected states.

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  54,500
      Affected Persons
  20
        Deaths

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