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The origins of baseball in Venezuela are unclear, although it is known that the sport was being played in the country by the late 19th century.[337] In the early 20th century, North American immigrants who came to Venezuela to work in the nation's oil industry helped to popularize the sport in Venezuela.[338] During the 1930s, baseball's popularity continued to rise in the country, leading to the foundation of the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP) in 1945, and the sport would soon become the nation's most popular.[339][340] The immense popularity of baseball in the country makes Venezuela a rarity among its South American neighbors—association football is the dominant sport in the continent.[338][340][341] However, football, as well as basketball, are among the more popular sports played in Venezuela.[342] Venezuela hosted the 2012 Basketball World Olympic Qualifying Tournament and the 2013 FIBA Basketball Americas Championship, which took place in the Poliedro de Caracas. Venezuela national football team, popularly known as the "Vinotinto" Although not as popular in Venezuela as the rest of South America, football, spearheaded by the Venezuela national football team is gaining popularity as well. The sport is also noted for having an increased focus during the World Cup.[342] According to the CONMEBOL alphabetical rotation policy established in 2011, Venezuela is scheduled to host the Copa América every 40 years.[343] Venezuela is also home to former Formula 1 driver, Pastor Maldonado.[344] At the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix, he claimed his first pole and victory, and became the first and only Venezuelan to have done so in Formula 1 history.[344] Maldonado has increased the reception of Formula 1 in Venezuela, helping to popularize the sport in the country.[345] In the 2012 Summer Olympics, Venezuelan Rubén Limardo won a gold medal in fencing.[346] Cuisine Main article: Venezuelan cuisine The Venezuelan cuisine reflects the climatic contrasts and cultures that coexist in Venezuela. Among Venezuela's dishes are the hallaca, pabellón criollo, arepas, empanadas, pisca andina, tarkarí de chivo, jalea de mango, patacones, and fried camiguanas. Education Central University of Venezuela Main article: Education in Venezuela The literacy rate of the adult population was already at 91.1% by 1998.[347] In 2008, 95.2% of the adult population was literate.[348] The net primary school enrollment rate was at 91% and the net secondary school enrollment rate was at 63% in 2005.[348] Venezuela has a number of universities, of which the most prestigious are the Central University of Venezuela (UCV) founded
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