Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana.
Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830, the others being Ecuador and New Granada (Colombia). For ...
Longitude: -66
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Venezuela:
3,637.764 km
Terrain:
Andes Mountains and Maracaibo Lowlands in northwest; central plains (llanos); Guiana Highlands in southeast.
Natural Resources:
Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, bauxite, other minerals, hydropower, diamonds.
Industries:
Agricultural products, livestock, raw materials, machinery and equipment, transport equipment, construction materials, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, iron and steel products, crude oil and petroleum products.
Population: 31,250,306
Most of the population is concentrated in the northern and western highlands along an eastern spur at the northern end of the Andes, an area that includes the capital of Caracas.
Area: 916,445 km2
almost six times the size of Georgia; slightly more than twice the size of California
The country lies on major sea and air routes linking North and South America.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| spa | Spanish |
Spanish (official) 98.2%, indigenous 1.3%, Portuguese 0.1%, other 0.4% (2023 est.)
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| VES | Venezuelan bolívar soberano | Bs.S. |
Capital City: Caracas
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 11:39 am (GMT-04:00)
Visiting Venezuela
You're in for a treat! Venezuela is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to April. Here's what you could encounter:
- Stunning natural landscapes including Angel Falls.
- Diverse wildlife and national parks.
- Rich cultural heritage and vibrant cities.
- Political instability and protests.
- High crime rates in urban areas.
- Economic crisis affecting services and supplies.
- 4.1HIGH RISK
Travel is risky, prepare well and consider avoiding
- Venezuelan cuisine features dishes like arepas, pabellón criollo, and hallacas.
- Heavy use of corn, rice, plantains, and beans.
- Influences from Spanish, African, and indigenous cuisines.
- Visit Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall.
- Explore the Andes in Mérida.
- Relax on the beaches of Isla de Margarita.
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