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Venezuela

South America · 28 million

About Venezuela

Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a sovereign country located in South America, specifically within the South America subregion. Its capital and largest urban centre is Caracas, and the country is home to approximately 28.5 million people. In its native language, the country is known as “Venezuela”. Spanish serves as the primary official language, shaping daily communication, education, government, and media throughout Venezuela. The official currency in circulation is the Venezuelan bolívar soberano (Bs.S.), used for all domestic transactions and price-tagged goods. Venezuela is widely recognised for Angel Falls, beauty pageants and arepas. People from Venezuela are referred to as Venezuelan.

Geography & climate

Venezuela covers approximately 916,445 km² of territory, making it a large country by land area. It shares land borders with 3 neighbouring countries — a position that has historically influenced migration patterns, regional politics, and cross-border commerce. Geographically, Venezuela sits in the Northern and Western Hemisphere, at roughly 8.0° N, 66.0° W. Standard civil time follows UTC-04:00 year-round, simplifying scheduling for residents and visitors alike. The prevailing climate of Venezuela can be summarised as: andes & orinoco basin with tropical with altitude. Local weather patterns naturally vary by altitude, latitude, and proximity to oceans or mountain ranges.

People, language & society

With roughly 28.5 million inhabitants, Venezuela is a country of significant population size. The principal spoken language is Spanish, which dominates public life, schooling, signage, and the workplace. Citizens are formally known in English as Venezuelan, a demonym that appears in passports, official documents, and international reporting. Economically, the Venezuelan bolívar soberano (Bs.S.) is the medium of exchange used by households and businesses, with exchange rates monitored by the country's central monetary authority.

Quick facts at a glance

Practical travel & daily-life info

Visitors planning a trip to Venezuela should familiarise themselves with the capital, Caracas, the local time zone (UTC-04:00), the local currency (Venezuelan bolívar soberano). The international dialling prefix is +58, which is required when phoning a Venezuela number from abroad. Vehicles drive on the right side of the road, an important detail for anyone renting a car or crossing a land border by vehicle. The country's top-level internet domain is .ve, used by local businesses, government sites, and many news organisations. The working week traditionally starts on Monday, which affects business hours, banking, and public holidays.

Government & global standing

Venezuela is recognised internationally as a sovereign, independent state. It is a member state of the United Nations, participating in the General Assembly and various specialised UN agencies. On the global stage, Venezuela is generally classified within the South America region and more specifically the South America subregion, alongside neighbouring states with shared geographic, historical, or economic ties. GlobeIQ groups it under "Northern South America" for the purposes of the game's regional hint.

Bordering countries

Venezuela shares land borders with 3 countries. Click any neighbour to read about it:

Did you know?

A waterfall here plunges 979 m uninterrupted — so high that water vaporizes into mist before touching ground — the tallest of its kind on Earth.

Venezuela in the GlobeIQ atlas

Inside the GlobeIQ game, Venezuela appears as a moderately challenging puzzle, suited to players who already know the major continents. When the daily puzzle selects this country, players progressively unlock six hints — silhouette, climate and terrain, number of land borders, region, "known for" tagline, and finally the capital city — before a flag reveal confirms the answer. On its trophy card, Venezuela carries the personality tags “💦 Angel Falls” and “👸 Pageant Powerhouse”, short flavour labels chosen to evoke the country's most recognisable cultural signatures. Adding Venezuela to your personal atlas is one of 195 small wins on the road to a complete world map. Each correctly guessed nation also contributes to your running streak and unlocks milestone celebrations at 10, 25, 50, 100, and 150 collected countries.

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