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Venezuela - PRACTICAL INFORMATION |
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Currency
The currency is the bolivar or VEB.
Business hours
Offices open from 8 AM to 12.30 AM and from 2 PM to 5.15 PM. Weekly days off: Saturday and Sunday.
Transportation
Road
The network is rather satisfactory. Supply in gas is correct, except in the big savannah. Possible risks and hazards to drive by night in some regions. In the event of an accident, wait for the police in order to draw up the accident statement.
Air
Three serious accidents occured in Venezuela in the past five years. Many foreign companies serve Venezuela, most of the time via Caracas or Maracaibo. Domestic flights serve almost all cities.
Internet
The Internet suffix is:
.ve
Basic conversation guide
Yes = S?
No = No.
Thank you = Gracias
Hello = Hola
Hello = Buenos dias
Goodbye = Adios
I do not understand = No entiendo
How much does this cost ? = ?Cuanto cuesta? ?Cual es el precio?
I would like to buy. please = Me gustaria comprar...
Do you accept the credit cards? = ?Aceptan tarjetas de credito?
Where is...? = ?Donde est?
Post office = el correo
Bank = el banco
Police station = la estacion de policia; la comisaria de policia
Pharmacy = la farmacia
Airport = el aeropuerto
Train station = la estacion del tren
One ticket to. please = Un billete para, ... por favor.
Would you have any available room for tonight ? = ?Tiene habitaciones para esta noche?.
Official language: Spanish. Commercial language: English. Spanish is the official language of Venezuela. English, French, German and Portuguese are also spoken by some sections of the population. English is frequently used in business.
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Last modified in
January 2004
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