Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) is located in the South America region at latitude 6.42375 and longitude -66.58973 and is part of the South American continent continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
6° 25' 25.50'' N
66° 35' 23.03'' W
You can see the location of Venezuela on the world map below:
Venezuela on the World Map
Venezuela Neighboring Countries
The neighboring countries of Venezuela (VE) are:
- Brazil (BR)
- Colombia (CO)
- Guyana (GY)
Maritime Borders
Venezuela borders with the Caribbean Sea.
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Key Facts
| Country | Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) |
|---|---|
| Coordinates |
Latitude: 6.42375 Longitude: -66.58973 |
| Country Codes |
Alpha 2: VE Alpha 3: VEN |
| Country Flag Emoji | 🇻🇪 |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +58 |
| Capital city | Caracas |
| Continent / Subcontinent |
South America South America |
| Country Area | 912,050 sq km |
| Population 2021 |
28,704,947 World Rank: 50 |
| Median Age | 28.1 |
| Life expectancy | 70.6 |
| Major languages | Spanish |
| UTC/GMT Time |
Number of time zones: 1
|
| Internet TLD | .ve |
| Biggest Airport | Simón BolÃvar International Airport (Caracas) |
| Average temperature |
27.00 °C 80.60 °F |
| Administrative Divisions | 1 federal dependency 1 federal district 23 states |
| Political system | Presidential representative democratic republic |
Venezuela Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | |
|---|---|
| World Bank Region | Latin America & Caribbean |
| Currency | Bolivar Fuerte (VEF) |
| GDP in 2020 |
$214.5 (billions of USD) World Rank: 48 |
| GDP per capita in 2020 |
$6,200 World Rank: 91 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Oil and gas, manufacturing, agriculture, energy |
| Top 5 Import Countries | United States, China, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina |
| Top 5 Export Countries | United States, China, India, Brazil, Argentina |
Biggest Cities in Venezuela
Here are the largest cities in Venezuela based on 2021 data:
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Caracas | 1,943,901 |
| Maracaibo | 1,551,539 |
| Valencia | 1,484,430 |
| Barquisimeto | 1,059,092 |
| Ciudad Guayana | 751,331 |
| Catia La Mar | 661,897 |
| Ciudad Bolivar | 567,953 |
| Santa Teresa del Tuy | 525,321 |
| Maturin | 514,046 |
| Barcelona | 448,016 |
Map of Venezuela with the Largest Cities
Image Sources and Copyright Information
- Venezuela Map with Flag Pin: © GR.Stocks/Shutterstock