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How did Venezuela get it's name?

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Venezuela was named by Amerigo Vespucci, who called it "little Venice" when he arrived.

Venezuela derives from Sanskrit "Vanozwala" meaning country with beautiful forests.
Venezuela got its name by Venice Italy reminding them of the town

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Venezuela was named by Amerigo Vespucci, who called it "little Venice" when he arrived.

Venezuela derives from Sanskrit "Vanozwala" meaning country with beautiful forests.
Venezuela got its name by Venice Italy reminding them of the town

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