🇻🇪 Venezuela
Level 4 — Do Not TravelAbout Venezuela
Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and various islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. It comprises an area of 912,050 km2 (352,140 sq mi), with a population estimated at 31.8 million in 2025. The capital and largest urban agglomeration is Caracas. The continental territory is bordered on the north by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Colombia, Brazil on the south, Trinidad and Tobago to the north-east, and on the east by Guyana. Venezuela consists of 23 states, the Capital District, and federal dependencies covering Venezuela's offshore islands. Venezuela is among the most urbanized countries in Latin America; the vast majority of Venezuelans live in the cities of the north and in the capital.
Source: WikipediaAt a Glance
Travel Advisory
Do not travel due to life-threatening risks. U.S. citizens should depart immediately if safe to do so.
Currency & Economy
- Currency
- Venezuelan bolívar soberano (VES)
- GDP
- $119.8B
- GDP per Capita
- $4,218
Development
- Life Expectancy
- 72.5 years
Geography & Practical Details
- Region
- Americas
- Capital
- Caracas
- Area
- 916,445 km²
- Population
- 28,517,000
- Timezone
- UTC-04:00
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling Code
- +58
- Drives On
- Right
- ISO Code
- VE