AMERICAS

VE flag Venezuela

Level 4 — Do Not Travel
Population 28.5 million
Advisory Level 4
GDP/Capita $4,218
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 25, 2026
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About VenezuelaOverview, geography, and key facts
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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.

Capital Caracas
Population 28.5 million
Area 916,445 km²
Languages Spanish
Currency Venezuelan bolívar soberano (VES)
GDP/Capita $4,218
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 4 — Do Not Travel

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