Religion in Venezuela
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Venezuela, like most South American nations, is a predominantly Catholic nation. The influence of the Catholic Church was introduced in its colonization by Spain. The population of Venezuela is approximately 96% Catholic. The list of Venezuela's religions can be found here. Out of the other religions, Protestants make up 2% and other religions make up the remaining 2%.
Venezuela is also notable for its significant syncretic religious traditions, most notably those revolving around the figures of Maria Lionza and Jose Gregorio Hernandez.
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