20 features of life in different countries that surprise visitors and for the local norm

Not all popular destinations and hyped, advertised cities, places and areas in the world will in reality create an image that has been specially given to this or that locality to attract tourists. Otherwise, tourists simply would not go if there was not an interesting background behind the place of their trip.

 

Advertised cities that upset many tourists (Reddit users share)

 

Here's a compilation of Reddit users' thoughts for travel bloggers where people candidly talked about their experiences visiting some of the most famous cities among tourists. And ... they did not like them from the word AT ALL!

 

The experience, of course, is subjective, but we think you should know about it too, so as not to be too upset about those places where you dreamed of visiting for tourism purposes, but are unlikely to get there in the foreseeable future!

 

1. Dubai, UAE

“This is the main clickbait of the whole world. “We have the biggest/tallest/most expensive…” and “YOU WON’T BELIEVE WHEN YOU SEE THIS…” It’s really just government propaganda.”

 

2. Las Vegas, USA

“I once ordered 4 drinks and my bill was $117. And also the heat. And noise. And it's all creepy." — BubotheGunganEwok / Reddit

 

3. Portland, USA

“I live in Oregon. People constantly say that Portland is the best city in the world. I tell everyone…please visit other cities. Portland is nice, but my God, it's not the coolest city in the world." — lesbyeen / Reddit

 

4. Athens, Greece

“I was itching to go there because I am Greek. The air here is dirty, polluted, and all the famous ruins are right next to the city buildings that do not match the style. The place looks like part of a third world country." imatiredwoman/reddit

 

5. Myrtle Beach, USA

"I'm not even saying that this place has a good reputation, I'm just saying that any positive attitude towards it makes it overrated." — ThereGoesJoe / Reddit

 

6. Amsterdam, Netherlands

“Amsterdam in the summer is too crowded with tourists who come here in search of dubious pleasures. It's much nicer here in the winter, and nearby towns like Delft and Utrecht are just as good if you like beautiful views." — GroundbreakingCow435 / Reddit

 

7. Birmingham, UK

“I don’t understand how the only thing of interest in the UK’s second largest city can just be a mall?! It's such a gloomy, gray place that's not interesting at all. Every other major city in the UK has its own unique qualities and attractions that make it worth visiting. I haven't seen anything like this in Birmingham yet." — thats_up_top / Reddit

 

8. Delhi, India

“There are much better places to visit in India. Most Indians from other parts of the country are already aware of this, but in my experience, I am baffled by the fact that tourists almost always go there.” — samurai489 / Reddit

 

9. Atlantic City, USA

“You go a few blocks from the boardwalk and it’s incredibly depressing. It is quite obvious that this is an area exploited by large casinos while the locals are reduced to absolute poverty, but they are still forced to smile in order to work in the shops that are necessary for the flow of tourists. — juanzy / Reddit

 

10. American side of Niagara Falls

“The American side of Niagara Falls is bullshit! There are a lot of shabby buildings and banal tourist traps, and it's disgusting." — Zudop / Reddit

 

11. Dublin, Ireland

“I love Ireland and places like Killarney are incredible, but Dublin is just an average, mediocre city where everything is overpriced.” — AnAwesomeWalrus/Reddit

 

12. Los Angeles, USA

"It's dirty, it's criminal, it's full of homeless people, it's crowded, it's ugly and it's hard to get around." — Effective_James / Reddit

 

13. Palm Springs, USA

“There is literally nothing to do here, except go to some 4-star restaurant and play golf. Although there is no normal golf even in Palm Springs. So many celebrities come here as if it's some kind of luxury city, but it really isn't. People here just sip alcohol and vote against all the interesting things proposed.” — Aroused_Sloth / Reddit

 

14. Niagara Falls, Canada

“I grew up there. The head directs most of the taxes to casinos and tourism with flashy attractions in the style of Vegas. — PretendLibrarian0 / Reddit

 

15. Cairo, Egypt

"It's beautiful, but there's a new and unusual way to be deceived around every corner." — lordpanda / Reddit

 

16. Miami, USA

"There's nothing! Sure, there are a couple of interesting places to visit - Biscay is a really interesting place - but if you want to do something that doesn't involve hanging out at the mall or sunbathing, Miami is the void that slowly sucks your thoughts out. Miami is hell that somehow fooled the entire continent into thinking it was heaven." — machu_pikacchu / Reddit

 

17. San Francisco, USA

“The Golden Gate Bridge and the pier are cool, but the rest of the city is disgusting. Absolutely dirty and very expensive even for a mediocre hotel.” — awkjen / Reddit

 

18. Albuquerque, USA

"Albuquerque. It's like the bad east side of any city, but the WHOLE city seems like that." — tshirtguy2000 / Reddit

 

19. Vancouver, Canada

“It's beautiful, but inaccessible to life. It's also quite dangerous, especially in East Hastings in Vancouver. It's like a completely different world." — AmielJohn/ Reddit

 

20. Clearwater Beach, USA

“Such a dense building that there is almost no beach left. The traffic is TERRIBLE, so plan on 2-4 hours of your beach time just for the ride. Sucks for the locals." — kurnadurn/reddit

 

21. Pompeii, Italy

“The atmosphere was toxic, the local fair was pretty bland, nothing was showing at the local amphitheater, and it seemed like everyone you visited was asleep.” — GluttonAsteroth/Reddit

 

22. Austin, USA

"Austin, Texas. Lived there in the 90s and it was pretty cool. Now it's a crowded, expensive city." — DontShootTheFood / Reddit

 

23. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

“There is nothing more beautiful in this city. Now it's just a war zone, people are killing each other for nothing, no one is following the laws, and the state doesn't have enough power to fight the drug lords, so they basically do what they want." — ArthurNeedHelp / Reddit

 

24. Branson, USA

Branson, Missouri. Just don't go there...”

 

25. Cabot Cove, USA

Cabot Cove, Murder Capital of the World. Of course, all murders are solved, but would you really want to live in a city with so many easy-to-solve crimes?” —Andvare/Reddit

 

26. Bali, Indonesia

“Bali has changed so much in the last 10 years. It used to be so beautiful and amazing... now it's full of "digital nomads", overpriced food and other civilizational "goodies". I remember when it was just a cool place to surf with cheap food." — HippoNo9775 / Reddit

 

27. Beijing, China

"Beijing. I arrived at the end of the Trans-Mongolian Railroad trip after seeing so many incredible places and I think it was just a huge anti-climax. I didn't like being touched and laughed at on the subway (I'm European with very white skin and curly hair). Overall it was really challenging despite some amazing views.” — Teapigs1984 / Reddit

 

28. Manila, Philippines

"Manila... The traffic was terrible and it was so dirty, beautiful buildings, but the whole experience was tense." — Bigjay_37 / Reddit

 

29. Ottawa, Canada

"You could die of boredom if Montreal wasn't around." — tshirtguy2000 / Reddit

 

30. Philadelphia, USA

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. No offense to the people who live there, but I felt that everyone was angry, traffic and parking are worse than in Manhattan, and the city does not have any of the redeeming qualities of New York.” – YOLO_SWAG_SATAN / Reddit

 

31. Bangkok, Thailand

"Literally hell on earth." — vch01 / Reddit

 

32. Marrakesh, Morocco

“I know that everyone loves Marrakesh, but I hated it. It used to be awesome around 2000, but now it's like a Disneyland style version of their culture to cater to western tourists. Men dressed as Ali Baba pretending to be desert nomads. Their "handmade goods" are just cheap fakes from China and you can't walk five meters without being noticed by the scammers. Literally every block. The whole city seems to be just a facade to attract stupid money tourists. I understand why people love it, but that was my opinion. — legshampoo / Reddit

 

33. Paris, France

"So... that there is a syndrome named after this city where tourists see what it really is and lose the intrigue." — Alvinmcnoodle1 / Reddit

 

34. Trenton, USA

“I didn’t actually visit it and didn’t intend to go there, I just passed by on the Amtrak train. I woke up from a nap and saw that the train had just stopped in a place that looked like Raccoon City. Rubbish was everywhere and most of the buildings looked abandoned. The sky was cloudy and literally green. Kind of sickly yellow-green. And the creepiest thing is, I didn't see a single car driving down the street, or anyone walking outside on the bare sidewalks. All shops and restaurants looked closed and empty.

 

In fact, for a moment, I felt as if I were seized with fear, in a haze after sleep. I just wanted the doors to close and the train to move out of there. No one took the Amtrak in Trenton. I didn't even know if anyone was in this Trenton... As the train started moving and we passed through the city center, a railway bridge across the river caught my attention. On the side was a massive sign that read TRENTON CREATES, THE WORLD TAKES. — tr0nvicious / Reddit

 

35. Frankfurt, Germany

"Just a kind of boring banking/political city."

 

 

Did you know that the Federal Republic of Nigeria (better known in the world as the country of Nigeria) is one of the most developed countries on the African continent today?

Interesting facts about Nigeria

And although perhaps, with its economic potential with GDP, this African country will not be able to capture the imagination of the inhabitants of the Western world, Europeans can undoubtedly be surprised by others - the traditions and way of life in Nigeria, where residents sometimes lead a very unusual way of life from the point of view of Westerners. Peace.

We have selected for our readers 20 examples of facts from Reddit about Nigeria, which people on the Web call authentic and which can be called unique to Nigeria. Some Nigerians even refer to these behaviors as the "Nigerian mentality."

1. “In Nigeria, all meetings and activities begin with prayer. They even pray before meetings of the Federal Council of the country and football matches.”

2. “More than 1 million students annually apply to universities in Nigeria, but since there are only 122 universities in the country for 206 million people, no more than 30% of applications are accepted.”

3. “Mourning at the funeral. In most regions of the country, funerals are celebrated (if the person has been successful in life and has not died at a young age). Sometimes you can't tell if it's a party or a funeral."

4. “The person standing at the door of the minibus is called agbero. People like him can stand like this in the picture all day long. Undoubtedly, they are hardy. But the job is not safe."

5. “Reluctance to have children: A married couple is expected to have a child in the first nine months of marriage. . If a couple declares their desire to remain married without children, they automatically become a source of shame for their family.”

6. “Almost all Nigerians are forbidden by their parents to eat outside the home as children. Their families specifically teach children not to take food from strangers and do it for safety purposes.”

7. “Going to a hospital here is a luxury: millions of Nigerians have never been in a hospital in their lives!”

8. “Shaking hands with parents as a greeting is a big disrespect.”

9. “Announcing your pregnancy to the public, mentioning the sex of the baby, names, and due dates are taboo among Nigerians.”

10. “It’s unacceptable to refuse food cooked by mom! If you say, "I don't want to eat this," get ready for a beating."

11. “Gifts and rewards. From a young age, we are taught that it is wrong to accept gifts or gratuities from people (especially from strangers) for good or other deeds.

12. "Because the temperature in the country is higher than usual, you can see people sleeping in the bathroom or other places where it can be cooler."

13. “Due to living conditions and financial hardship, the average life expectancy for Nigerians is 55 years. Most deaths are caused by diseases such as malaria and drinking water poisoning…”.

14. “Nigeria has the highest number of twins in the world. Don't be surprised if you keep walking around feeling like you're always seeing the same people."

15. “I would advise you not to call your friend's parents or anyone older than you by their first names. In Nigeria (and other African countries), it's disrespectful to address someone older than you by your first name."

16. Another oddity objects / things with the left hand.

17. “Nigerians call people not only by their names, but also by their titles: sir, madam, chef, teacher, doctor… If you call someone without using their title, they won’t even respond to you.

18. “Nigerians don't like having pets. We are especially surprised when foreigners keep dogs at home, while in our country dogs are used only for hunting or guarding.”

19. Ladies can propose to a guy or invite a guy on a date.

20. It is considered socially unacceptable to say: "I'm sick" or "I have no money (ruined)." Nigerians prefer euphemisms like "I'm strong", "I'm very rich".

Japan is a non-standard country, an archipelago of thousands of islands, with an unusual way of life, where people live who are not always fully understood by residents of other countries, even of the same Asian region ... let alone Europeans ... Japan is literally different for them planet!

 

Learned what surprises the Land of the Rising Sun

 

In Japan, everything is wonderful, as is nature itself with its stunning landscapes full of intricate temple gardens, bamboo groves and, of course, mountains. And that's not to mention ramen, sushi, udon, yakiniku, okonomiyaki, takoyaki and many other dishes that will delight any foodie, no matter where they come from!

 

But Japan and many of its inhabitants are in no hurry to reveal the secrets of their being and their history. We will try to open a few of them right now. What is pure truth, and what is already half-truth - it's up to you, dear readers! So here it is:

 

1. Kyu-Shirataki Hokkaido Station

A train station in Japan was scheduled to close, but it was noticed that only a female student used it. For her, they kept the station running until she graduated from high school.

 

2. Team Japan left their locker room immaculately clean after their historic victory over Germany at the World Cup

 

3. When you sharpen a pencil, it turns into a frilled lizard.

 

4. After winning the match, Japanese fans began to clean up the stadium.

 

5. Kano Jigoro, the legendary founder of judo

Kano Jigoro, the legendary founder of judo. Even though he was smaller in stature, he could throw large men with ease, but only after hard study and practice. On his deathbed he

asked to be buried with a white sash instead of a black one. He wanted to be remembered as a student, not as a master.

 

6. Totoro San

The Japanese young actress "Mana Ashida" (little Mako) was embarrassed that she couldn't pronounce Guillermo Del Toro's name, so he gave her the go-ahead to call him "Totoro san" instead of his name.

 

7. Stylized vending machine in the forest

Japanese vending machine, adapted to the old and the environment.

 

8. Japanese fan at the World Cup

Caption: "My dear boss, thank you for my 2 weeks vacation!"

 

9. Kuchisabishii 口寂しい

"Kuchisabishii" 口寂しい ("lonely mouth") - that irresistible desire to put something in your mouth, to chew, even when you are not hungry.

 

10. Japanese Bullet Train System

In the more than 50-year history of Japan's bullet train system, which has carried more than 5.3 billion passengers, not a single passenger has been killed or injured in a rail accident.

 

11. Doctors In Japan Prescribe 'Forest Therapy' To Treat Depression And Anxiety

In Japan, doctors prescribe "forest therapy" to treat depression and anxiety. The aroma of trees increases the activity of natural killer cells, which strengthens the immune system, which increases resistance to stress.

 

12. Keeping the same price for 25 years

Japanese ice cream maker Akagi Nyugyo once filmed a 60-second commercial publicly apologizing for being forced to raise the price of its popsicle from 60 yen to 70 yen for the first time in 25 years. The commercial, in which the president of the company as well as employees bowed to the audience and expressed their remorse, was broadcast on national television.

 

13. Hanako is the oldest recorded koi.

Born in Japan in 1751 and died on July 7, 1977 at the respectable age of 226, the Hanako koi was the oldest koi fish ever seen.

 

14. A Japanese diver was assigned to watch one of Japan's Shinto shrines, which is located below the surface of Tateyama Bay.

Over the decades, he befriended one sea creature that lives near the shrine, an Asian reticulated toothed wrasse named Yoriko.

 

15. Here are just some of the flavors of KitKat in Japan

 

16. Japanese lantern, also known as Chinese lantern or winter cherry, is a popular symbol of "life within death."

The "Chinese or Japanese lantern" is a popular symbol for "life within death". It blooms in winter, but when it dries up in spring, the "rind" falls off, revealing red or orange fruits that grow inside its "skeleton".

 

17. Mirror Selfie

This mirror selfie was taken in Japan a century ago.

 

18. Takeko Nakano, the last female samurai warrior, was born in 1847. She fought and died during the Boshin War in 1868 (Japanese Civil War)

Age 21 years.

 

19. The Japanese team left a thank you note in Japanese and Arabic.

 

20. Shiba Bat Curry..

 

21. Fukui City Temporary Road Construction

Temporary road around the landslide.

 

22. Nishikigawa-Seiryu Railway

In Japan, in the middle of nowhere, there is a train station that has no entrance or exit. The station is called Seiryu-Miharashi, and it is only accessible to passengers who pass through it by train. It exists only so that passengers can get off and admire the

 

In Japan, in the middle of nowhere, there is a train station that has no entrance or exit. The station is called Seiryu-Miharashi, and it is only accessible to passengers who pass through it by train. It exists only so that passengers can get off and enjoy the view of the Nishiki River and the surrounding forest of Honshu.

 

23. Deer of the city of Nara in Japan

 

24. Meeting Neko Kandre

 

25. Some of the Hosen-In, Yogen-In, Shoden-ji, Genko-an and Kosho-ji temples share the same bloody secret

In Kyoto, Japan, there are 5 temples with blood-stained ceilings. The ceilings are made from the floorboards of Fushimi Castle, where Torii Mototada and his remaining 380 samurai warriors committed suicide in 1600 after 11 days of confrontation with an army of 40,000.

 

26. You realize you've lived in Tokyo too long when a giant Gandumesque robot drives by on the back of a large truck.

 

27. Japanese Airlines employees in Vietnam bow to passengers due to flight delay due to storm

 

28. These roads are in the regions of Hokkaido, Wakayama, Shizuoka, Okinawa, and Gunma in Japan, and they all play different tunes.

 

29. Flight over Mount Fuji

 

30. Shii-go-san - traditional Japanese initiation ceremony on November 15

Shichi-go-san (Jap. 七五三, lit. "seven-five-three") is a traditional holiday and festival in Japan, timed every year to November 15 (in cold Hokkaido - a month earlier, to October 15). On this day, five-year-old and three-year-old boys, as well as seven-year-old and three-year-old girls, are dressed in festive clothes and taken to Shinto shrines.

 

31. Ice Cream Kyoto

 

32. Hachioji, Tokyo

Higashimachi Interchange in Hachioji, Japan.

 

33. Sword of Kohoki

This 12th century Japanese Koki sword, made during the Heian period, was discovered in the Kasuga taisha attic storage.

 

Sanctuary in Nara. This is one of the oldest samurai swords in existence, probably a family heirloom of a samurai family, passed down from generation to generation.

 

34. Early 1900s. "Real geisha hair" before styling

The longer the hair, the better. After World War II, geisha began to wear wigs (known as katsura) instead of styling their own hair, a trend that continues to this day. Geisha usually wear shimada-style wigs known as geigi.

 

35. Winter is Coming

 

36. Japanese athlete

Yes, she is the same person. Yui Sasaki, Japanese freestyle wrestler.

 

37. Ramen Noodle Serving Expert

 

38. In Tokyo, cycling is faster than driving on most trips under 50 minutes.

In Tokyo, a bicycle is faster than a car for most trips under 50 minutes.

 

39. Such a beautiful island and deer

 

40. Pikachu has gone to work... He's a very busy mascot in Japan

 

When traveling to different countries, do not forget that the inhabitants of these countries can, and most likely will be, different from you and me and from each other. In other words, the inhabitants of France differ from the inhabitants of Holland (not only in language, but also in culture, habits and, of course, cuisine), and the Icelanders are completely different in their habits, culture and behavior from, say, the Japanese.

 

Residents of different countries told what tourists should not do at their homes

 

Therefore, do not be surprised that the locals will advise you at first glance strange things. Just take note - they know better! So here are 20 tips from Reddit users who want to tell you something!

 

1. Do not litter in nature reserves

 

Canada is here! Please do not litter in our reserves. — Drifty_Canadian

 

2. Do not pester with conversations and keep at least one meter of personal space

 

Finland, if you're wondering: don't talk so damn much. Don't sit close to people.

 

Maintain at least one meter of personal space. Leave no tip. Don't bargain. Just be quiet. Drink more. — Anomuumitar

 

3. Don't pet the kangaroo

 

Australia: Just don't go near and pet a kangaroo in the wild. They will beat the hell out of you! —Tronspecial15

 

4. Don't go to Temple Bar

 

Dublin, Ireland: Don't Go to Temple Bar! Tourists always stop to ask for directions... I try to tell them that there are nicer and much less expensive places, but since all the guidebooks tell them that this is a place worth visiting, they don't want to listen to me either. — Gwendilater

 

5. Don't Annoy the Royal Guard

 

United Kingdom: Don't feud with Her Majesty's Guard. They have every right to take action if you provoke them. — Snuggle proof

 

6. Do not get out of the car and do not approach the police when you are stopped

 

USA: Do not get out of your car or approach a police officer when you are stopped by the police unless you are ordered to. — TheBassMeister

 

7. Don't drive everywhere!

 

Iceland: Just because you've watched Top Gear, don't think you can go wherever you want! In fact, this probably applies to most of the countries that Top Gear has visited. — vadlaheidi

 

8. Don't Go to the Beach Without Sunscreen

 

Australia: Don't visit our beaches without first applying sunscreen. Wear clothing and polarized sunglasses. We have the highest skin cancer rate in the world due to the strong UV radiation in the summer. Also don't swim with your clothes on - you will drown. — halfcastaussie

 

9. Don't buy maple syrup at the first stall you see.

 

Quebec is here, well, Canada: don't buy maple syrup at the first stall you come across, it will be too expensive. Just go to the grocery store and you'll save big. — OneManYordleGang

 

10. Don't go to favelas (slums)

 

Brazil: Don't go to favelas (slums), usually not for people who don't live there. Even the worst locals don't go there without someone who knows someone or lives there. I honestly don't understand why so many tourists want to go to the worst part of the country. — theChaos77

 

11. Be careful when hailing a taxi

 

Poland: be careful when hailing a taxi at the airport/railway station. Most guys will try to pick off foreigners. — Wu-TangLAN

 

12. Never get off the bus without looking both ways.

 

Denmark: Don't get off the bus without looking both ways. Almost all bus stops have a bike path between the sidewalk and the road. This means that if you just get off the bus as soon as you get to your stop, you will be run over by a man on a steel contraption moving at a very dangerous speed. This can be a bloody, expensive, and very embarrassing moment.

 

The same applies to when you need to get on the bus. Don't just walk up to it and jump: look both ways before crossing the bike lane.

 

13. Never criticize the BBC or NHS

 

UK: Never, Never! Don't criticize the BBC or the NHS.

 

This is ours! We can complain all we want because we pay for it. And we love to complain too. This is our unofficial national sport.

 

You are just a guest - if you ever need to use the BBC or the NHS, you should not complain about it! — StuHardy

 

14. Don't discuss your political views with anyone.

 

USA: Tell someone your political views and they will never treat you the same way whether they agree with you or not. — CarrieDune

 

15. Don't mention anything German

 

Netherlands: Please don't say that we are in some way like the Germans. We are not like them. We are not like them at all! We just don't mention anything German!

 

Also, don't walk on the bike path and don't feed the pigeons! Yes, smoking in public places is okay, but don't do it in crowded places or when children are around. — Maklo_Never_Forget

 

16. Don't sit in a pub waiting for someone to serve you.

 

United Kingdom: Don't sit at a pub table and wait for someone to come and take your order.

 

The reason why? They just won't do it! — Brickie78

 

17. Don't try to hug people or shake hands.

 

Japan: stop being stereotyped. Don't mention the war. Don't try to hug/shake people's hands. Keep order!

 

18. Never kiss in public

 

India: You can urinate, but you can't kiss in public. — Kamalnathan

 

19. Don't tip

 

South Korea: Tipping is acceptable in some restaurants but is generally considered rude and demeaning. — Shinters

 

20. Don't wear camouflage/military clothing

 

Barbados: Do not wear camouflage clothing. - apophis-pegasus

 

 

The official name of this state is the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The country is located in South America, its territory is 916,000 square kilometers, and its population is just over 30 million. Most live in the coastal area of the country. Europeans are believed to have first landed on the coast of modern Venezuela in 1499; they were members of a Spanish expedition led by Alonso de Ojeda. And Venezuela got its name thanks to the Italian Amerigo Vespucci; the Indian houses on stilts reminded him of his native Venice.

 

Top facts about Venezuela

 

The capital of Venezuela is the city of Caracas, home to over 2 million people. In the old days, Indians of the Karaka tribe lived in this place, hence the name of the city. It was founded on July 25, 1567, on the day of St. Iago Leonski. The full name of the capital of Venezuela is Santiago de Leon de Caracas. The crime rate in the capital of Venezuela is very high.

 

 

 

1. Venezuela is a country located in the very north of South America.

 

2. The full name and official country are the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

 

3. The name of this state means "little Venice."

 

4. Christopher Columbus was the first European to set foot on the territory of modern Venezuela.

 

5. Venezuela gained independence from Great Britain in 1830.

 

6. More than 28 million people live in this South American country.

 

CITY OF CARACAS - THE CAPITAL OF VENEZUELA

 

7. In the capital of Venezuela, the city of Caracas, there are a lot of cars, and there are even more traffic jams than in Moscow.

 

8. Venezuela, like many other Latin American countries, has a high percentage of poverty, a huge external debt and a terrible record of corruption. All these social problems are exacerbated by a number of natural disasters, in particular floods.

 

9. The population of this state mainly consists of four groups: mestizos (mixed Europeans and Indians), they account for about 67% of the population; whites (citizens of European origin, mainly Spaniards, Italians and Portuguese) - about 21%; blacks (persons of African and Caribbean origin) - about 10%; Indians (these are Native Americans) - 2%.

 

RESIDENTS OF VENEZUELA

 

10. These groups are mostly localized: mestizos and whites mostly live in cities; the Indians live in the hinterland of the Guianan and Amazonas; blacks live along the Caribbean coast.

 

11. All whites in Venezuela are a priori considered Americans. And most Venezuelans do not like Americans.

 

12. The official language in the country is Spanish. It appeared on the territory of Venezuela in the 16th century.

 

13. In addition to Spanish, there are 25 other indigenous languages ​​spoken in Venezuela that belong to three language families: Caribbean, Arawakan and Chibcha.

 

14. Venezuelans consider it important to learn English, as it opens up new perspectives for them.

 

15. The vast majority of Venezuelans (about 90%) are Catholics. There are also significant Jewish communities in Caracas and Maracaibo. The country also has a small number of Muslims.

 

GENERAL SIMON BOLIVAR

 

16. The main national symbol in this state is the image of the famous fighter for the independence of Venezuela, General Simon Bolivar. He led the movement that liberated Venezuela and the neighboring countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia from Spanish rule.

 

17. The walls of almost all houses in Venezuelan cities are painted with graffiti, and most of these graffiti are drawn very professionally.

 

18. In general, the climate in Venezuela is hot, but at an altitude of one and a half kilometers above sea level it can be called moderate. That is why most of the major cities here were built on high ground.

 

19. Thermometers in this country show the temperature in degrees Celsius, and air conditioners in degrees Fahrenheit.

 

20. Venezuela is dominated by a patriarchal society. Men always hold important political positions and are more successful at work, while women are more housewives.

 

21. Patriarchy is more pronounced in the city, while in the countryside it is not so pronounced. Although, based on the constitution, men and women have equal rights.

 

22. The country has the largest oil reserves on the planet. Now they are more than 48 billion tons.

 

23. The Venezuelan economy is 95% based on the production and export of petroleum products.

 

24. Petrol is very cheap in Venezuela. It's practically free.

 

25. Thanks to subsidized policies, gasoline costs only $0.01 per liter (64 kopecks per liter). This is incredibly cheap, given the average cost of gasoline in the world - 0.97.

 

NATURE OF VENEZUELA

 

26. The country has many beautiful landscapes, there is magnificent tropical weather.

 

27. The government takes care of the preservation of flora and fauna. Venezuela occupies a leading position in the world in terms of environmental protection. More than 53.9% of its territories are under state protection.

 

28. In this regard, other countries are far behind Venezuela. For example, in the UK, only 28.4% of the territories are protected, while the global average is 14.8%.

 

29.Venezuela belongs to a small list of countries with a huge number of endemic animals.

 

30. About 23% of reptiles and 50% of amphibian species living in the territory of this country are endemic to it.

 

ANGEL WATERFALL

 

31. On the territory of this country is the highest waterfall on the planet. It's called Angel. Its height is 979 meters (and according to some sources 1054 meters). The height of continuous free fall is 807 meters.

 

32. This waterfall is located in the tropical forests of the Venezuelan state of Bolivar, in the Canaim National Park. Canaim Park was included in the list of UNESCO national heritage sites in 1994.

 

33. The Venezuelan health care system includes a large number of public and private hospitals and clinics. However, despite the fact that medical care in this state is better than in other South American countries, it is far from ideal.

 

34. There are still long queues of patients in public hospitals, there is a shortage of qualified personnel, who, by the way, have rather low wages.

 

35. This state has rather low defense spending, approximately 1.5% of the country's GDP. The Venezuelan army has about 80,000 soldiers who serve in the navy, ground forces and aviation.

 

LAKE MARACAIBO

 

36. Local Lake Maracaibo is the largest in South America.

 

37. In every city here you can see the square of Simon Bolivar - the man thanks to whom Venezuela gained independence.

 

38. The Venezuelan currency, the sovereign bolivar, was named after Bolivar.

 

39.Also, the airport in Venezuela is named after Simon Bolivar.

 

40. Statues of Simon Bolivar are found in almost all cities of the country.

 

41.The State provides every citizen of the country with free primary education. As for higher education, only 20-30% of the population study at universities. Higher education takes four to five years, after which you can get the degree of licenciado (Licentiate).

 

 

42. Venezuelans are famous for their sociable and cheerful nature. This is noticeable in their behavior. When meeting even strangers, Venezuelans will kiss him twice, on the right and left cheeks. Women greet both men and women in this way, while men only kiss women. A firm handshake is accepted between men, the same as we have in Russia.

 

43. Printed newspapers are still very popular among the citizens of Venezuela.

 

44. The Internet sector in Venezuela is underdeveloped. Only large companies have their own websites. Home internet here is expensive and very slow.

 

45. Asteroid 9357 is named after Venezuela.

 

46. ​​The most popular sport in Venezuela is baseball, not football, as in all other Latin American countries.

 

47. At night, the movement on the streets of the cities of this country becomes extremely dangerous due to the high level of crime. In all of Venezuela, it is unlikely that you will be able to find at least one person who has never been robbed.

 

48. In provincial towns and villages, local residents usually deal with criminals on their own, rarely resorting to the help of the police.

 

49. Venezuelan girls have won more beauty pageants than girls from any other country.

 

50. The nature of Venezuela is amazingly beautiful, but the lack of a normal service in the European sense and the dangers that await tourists scare away most fans of eco-tourism.