Two Nations Are Named After Bolivar

After his parents passed away in 1799, Bolivar traveled to Spain to pursue his education and military training. He was able to develop from this instruction to become one of the most revered figures in the South American freedom movements.

Although Bolivar's goal of permanently uniting Latin America never came to pass, the Liberator's influence may still be seen in many of the continent's contemporary nations. His tremendous influence can be seen most clearly in the names of the country. One of the interesting facts about Simon Bolivar is there have 2 countries named after him.

He has received recognition from many Latin American nations, but the best distinction was having not one, but two nations named in his honor. Upper Peru was freed in 1825, and it was given the name Republic of Bolivar (later Bolivia). Hugo Chavez (1954–2013), who served as president of Venezuela, changed the name of the nation to “The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela” and added a star to the flag in Bolivar's honor.