12. Austria

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i. Venezuela
1945
Venezuela ranked third among the nations of the world in petroleum production when World War II commenced, but wealth remained concentrated in too few hands. A majority of the people remained impoverished, while a high birthrate caused a rapid rise in population.	1
Oct. 18
Pres. Isaias Medina was overthrown by a revolt of army officers, and RÓMULO BETANCOURT was made provisional president on Oct. 22.	2

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