Multiple choice general knowledge

Which South American country was named after the Italian city of Venice?

  1. Brazil

  2. Venezuela

  3. Chile

  4. Argentina

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Venezuela derives its name from 'Veneziola' (Little Venice), named by Amerigo Vespucci and Alonso de Ojeda who saw indigenous stilt houses built over Lake Maracaibo, reminiscent of Venice, Italy. The name means 'Little Venice' in Spanish.