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South America
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
🗺️ Caracas, Venezuela
Capital city
📍 10.4806°, -66.9036°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalCaracas
TimezoneUTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population31.8M
Governmentfederal presidential republic
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsVaries
Internet Code.ve
Internet Users62%
GDP per Capita$4,900
🌍 Geography
LocationNorthern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana
Size Comparisonalmost six times the size of Georgia; slightly more than twice the size of California
Climatetropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands
TerrainAndes Mountains and Maracaibo Lowlands in northwest; central plains (llanos); Guiana Highlands in southeast
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic Groupsunspecified Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arab, German, African, Indigenous
ReligionsRoman Catholic 48.1%, Protestant 31.6% (Evangelical 31.4%, Adventist 0.2%), Jehovah's Witness 1.4%, African American/umbanda 0.7%, other 0.1%, believe...
Median Age31.3 years
Life Expectancy74.5 years
National HolidayIndependence Day, 5 July (1811)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
Kisses on the cheek and warm embraces are common. Venezuelans are very affectionate and expressive.
Dining
Arepas are a staple food. Meals are social occasions. Coffee is taken throughout the day.
Key Phrases
Hello: HolaThank you: GraciasPlease: Por favorHow are you?: ¿Cómo estás?Very good: Chevere
Destinations in Venezuela
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook