People
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Venezuelan(s).
Population (July 2007 est.): 26,023,528.
Annual population growth: 1%.
Religion: Roman Catholic 96%, Protestant 2%, other 2%
Language: Spanish (official), numerous indigenous dialects.
Education: Years compulsory--9. Literacy--93.4% (male 93.8%, female 93.1%).
Health: Infant mortality rate--22.52 deaths/1,000 live births. Life expectancy--73.28 yrs.
Ethnic groups: Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arab, German, African, Amerindian.