Venezuela

Where is Venezuela?

Venezuela is in South America, South America, bordering Brazil, Colombia, Guyana. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Caracas

Continent

South America

Subregion

South America

Population

28,870,195

Land area

916,445 km²

ISO codes

VE / VEN

Languages

Spanish

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Venezuelan bolívar soberano (VES)

Calling code

+58

Internet domain

.ve

How Venezuela compares

Venezuela ranks 48th of 194 countries on this site by population and 32nd by land area — roughly 0.4% of their combined population. In South America it ranks 5th of 12 by population and 6th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 3 other countries.

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Flag of Venezuela: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Venezuela flag breaks down as 33.4% yellow, 33.3% red, 32.2% blue and 1.1% white.

• 33.4% yellow
• 33.3% red
• 32.2% blue
• 1.1% white

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Angel Falls drops 979 meters from Auyán-tepui — the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall.
2. The Catatumbo lightning over Lake Maracaibo flashes up to 280 times an hour during peak season.
3. Los Llanos flood each rainy season, turning grasslands into a wetland teeming with capybaras and birds.
4. Arepas — grilled corn cakes split and stuffed — are eaten at breakfast, lunch, and midnight.
5. Simón Bolívar, the liberator of much of South America, gives his name to the Bolivarian Republic.

Bordering countries

• Brazil
• Colombia
• Guyana

Venezuela: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Venezuela?

The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.

What continent is Venezuela in?

Venezuela is in South America, specifically the South America subregion.

What is the population of Venezuela?

Venezuela has a population of roughly 28,870,195 people, across a land area of 916,445 km².

What language is spoken in Venezuela?

The main language of Venezuela is Spanish.

Which countries border Venezuela?

Venezuela shares a land border with 3 countries: Brazil, Colombia and Guyana.