Venezuela
Country in South America
Venezuela is a country on the northern coast of South America with diverse natural attractions. Along its Caribbean coast are tropical resort islands including Isla de Margarita and the Los Roques archipelago. To the northwest are the Andes Mountains and the colonial town of Mérida, a base for visiting Sierra Nevada National Park. Caracas, the capital, is to the north.
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. The territory of Venezuela was colonized by Spain in 1522 amid resistance from indigenous peoples.
Capital and largest city: Caracas; 10°30′N 66°55′W / 10.500°N 66.917°W
Official languages: Spanish
Government: Federal dominant-party presidential constitutional republic
Calling code: +58
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Venezuela, country located at the northern end of South America, occupying a roughly triangular area. Venezuela is bounded by the Caribbean Sea and the ...
Population: (2020 est.) 32,946,000
Capital: Caracas
Official language: Spanish3
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