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Assist International in Venezuela:
A former Spanish colony, Venezuela holds territorial disputes with Guyana, largely concerning the Essequibo area. Infant mortality in Venezuela stands at 19 deaths per 1,000 births, five times higher than that of Sweden. Child malnutrition (defined as stunting or wasting in children under age five) stands at 17%; Delta Amacuro and Amazonas have the nation's highest rates.
According to the United Nations, 32% of Venezuelans lack adequate sanitation, primarily those living in rural areas. Diseases ranging from typhoid, yellow fever, cholera, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis D are present in the country. Only 3% of sewage is treated; most major cities lack treatment facilities. 17% of Venezuelans lack access to potable water.
As of 1999, around 110,000 Venezuelans had HIV. Dengue Fever is present in Venezuela; in addition, high incidence of the flatworm infestation Schistosomiasis are also present.
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Area: 353,841 sq. mi
Capital: Caracus
Population: 27,730,469
Government: Federal Republic
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