Venezuela
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Definition
A sovereign country located on the northern coast of South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish 'Venezuela', meaning 'Little Venice'. The name was bestowed by explorer Amerigo Vespucci, who observed the indigenous stilt houses on Lake Maracaibo which reminded him of the canals in Venice, Italy.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
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