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Venezuela geography facts

Venezuela is a country or territory in South America. Its capital is Caracas, and its currency is Venezuelan bolívar soberano.

Official name
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Capital
Caracas
Region
Americas
Subregion
South America
Currency
Venezuelan bolívar soberano
Languages
Spanish
Land neighbours
Brazil, Colombia, Guyana
Area
916,445 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+58
Internet domain
.ve

Quick answers about Venezuela

What is the capital of Venezuela?

The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.

What currency is used in Venezuela?

Venezuela uses Venezuelan bolívar soberano.

Where is Venezuela?

Venezuela is in South America, within Americas.

What languages are spoken in Venezuela?

The reference languages listed for Venezuela are Spanish.

Which countries border Venezuela?

Venezuela shares listed land borders with Brazil, Colombia, Guyana.

Is Venezuela landlocked?

No. Venezuela is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Venezuela

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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