Situated in South America, Venezuela 🇻🇪 (officially Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 28.4 million and a total area of 916,445 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Venezuela through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Caracas, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Venezuela located?
Geographically, Venezuela belongs to South America within Americas. Its territory spans approximately 916,445 km², which makes it the 34th largest country or territory on Earth.
Venezuela has a coastline as well as land borders with Brazil, Colombia and Guyana — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Caracas, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how venezuelan life really works.
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Who lives in Venezuela?
Around 28.4 million people live in Venezuela, making it the 53rd most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Venezuela is called a Venezuelan.
The main language spoken here is Spanish. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Venezuela — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Venezuelan bolÃvar soberano (VES, symbol Bs.S.). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Venezuela is +58. Websites from the country typically use the .ve internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Venezuela are its flag, its capital Caracas, and its approximate population of 28.4 million.
Neighbouring countries
Venezuela shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Venezuela
- Venezuela's flag emoji is 🇻🇪 — its two-letter country code is VE and its three-letter code is VEN.
- Venezuela covers 916,445 km², ranking 34th in the world by area.
- With about 28.4 million people, Venezuela holds the 53rd spot in the world population ranking.
- Venezuela is a member state of the United Nations.
- Venezuela shares borders with 3 countries.
Venezuela — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Venezuela?
- The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.
- What is the population of Venezuela?
- Venezuela has a population of approximately 28,405,543 people, ranking 53rd in the world.
- Where is Venezuela located?
- Venezuela is located in South America, part of the Americas region.
- What language is spoken in Venezuela?
- The main language spoken in Venezuela is Spanish.
- What currency is used in Venezuela?
- Venezuela uses the Venezuelan bolÃvar soberano (VES).
