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What is the main reason tourists visit the place mentioned in the transcript?
What is the main reason tourists visit the place mentioned in the transcript?
Which geographical feature divides the country discussed in the transcript into two parts?
Which geographical feature divides the country discussed in the transcript into two parts?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for nature lovers to visit the place in the transcript?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for nature lovers to visit the place in the transcript?
What is the main ingredient of the dish 'pabellon' mentioned in the transcript?
What is the main ingredient of the dish 'pabellon' mentioned in the transcript?
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When is the best time to see a variety of colorful flowers on the hills of the Andes according to the transcript?
When is the best time to see a variety of colorful flowers on the hills of the Andes according to the transcript?
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What is the main characteristic of 'arepas' mentioned in the transcript?
What is the main characteristic of 'arepas' mentioned in the transcript?
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What is the main geographical feature that divides the country in South America discussed in the transcript?
What is the main geographical feature that divides the country in South America discussed in the transcript?
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What is the significance of Maracalbo in South America as mentioned in the transcript?
What is the significance of Maracalbo in South America as mentioned in the transcript?
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Which natural attraction mentioned in the transcript is three times taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris?
Which natural attraction mentioned in the transcript is three times taller than the Eiffel Tower in Paris?
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What kind of cuisine combines South American, Indian, European, and Asian tastes as mentioned in the text?
What kind of cuisine combines South American, Indian, European, and Asian tastes as mentioned in the text?
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Where can tourists enjoy exploring 43 national parks with amazing views according to the transcript?
Where can tourists enjoy exploring 43 national parks with amazing views according to the transcript?
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Which water body meets the country located on the northern coast of South America as described in the transcript?
Which water body meets the country located on the northern coast of South America as described in the transcript?
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Study Notes
Geography of the Country
- Located on the northern coast of South America, where the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet
- Divided into two by the Orinoco River, South America's third longest river
- Home to two lakes: Maracaibo and Valencia, with Maracaibo being the largest in South America
Attractions
- The Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, with a height of 979 metres, three times higher than the Eiffel Tower
- 43 national parks with amazing views
- Colourful flowers on the hills of the Andes from October to December
- 311 exotic islands in the Caribbean Sea
Cuisine
- Traditional dishes combine South American, Indian, European, and Asian tastes
- Recommended dishes include 'pabellon', made of black beans, rice, meat, and fried bananas, and 'arepas', a traditional dish
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Test your listening skills with a transcript discussing the discovery of a unique place in South America, located on the northern coast and divided by the Orinoco River. Explore the geographical features and learn more about this fascinating location.
