Simó n Bolí var's Memorial to Later Generations

Bolivar is widely commemorated in later generations, and Bolivia is named after Bolivar. In Venezuela, Bolivar's birthday is designated as an anniversary. Bolvar's sword symbolizes freedom, sovereignty and independence. The award of the sword of Bolivarian is Venezuela's highest honor. Almost every town has Bolivar Square. Angostura in Venezuela was named after Bolivar after the Latin American War of Independence, and Simon Bolivar International Airport in Caracas was also named after Bolivar. Bolivar is also the monetary unit of Venezuela. In order to commemorate Bolivar's achievements, Venezuela changed its name to "Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela" in 1999. Colombia and Ecuador also have Bolivar provinces named after Bolivar, and Bolivia has towns named after Bolivar. Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador also have portraits of Bolí var printed on their currencies. A high-end cigar brand in Cuba is named after Bolivar. 200 1 At the initiative of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, an international organization called the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas was established. The highest honor among the top clubs in South America, the international football match, is also named after Bolí var, and is called the Libertadores Cup of South America. Many Latin American countries have built bolivar monuments and squares and streets named after bolivar. 20 13 Spain and Venezuela * * * jointly filmed the film Liberator, which tells the life story of Bolí var.