Venezuela
Federal presidential republicIndependent since 1811
Official:
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Local name:
Venezuela
Region:
South America
Area:
912,050 km²
Capital:
Caracas
Geography
Venezuela is a country on the north coast of South America on the Caribbean Sea. The land has a total area of 912,050 km² (352,144 mi²) and a total coastline of 2,800 km (1,739.8 mi). This land area is approximately 131% of the area of Texas. Venezuela is thus one of the largest countries in the Americas and the 33rd biggest in the world. An exceptionally high proportion of residents (88%) belongs to the urban population.Venezuela is comparatively low at an average elevation of 450 meters above sea level. The highest mountain peak (Pico Bolívar) is at 4,981 meters. The country has 418 partially uninhabited islands in the open sea. There are direct national borders with the three neighboring countries Brazil, Colombia and Guyana. The distance between New York City and the Capital Caracas is about 3,430 km (2,131 mi).
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Current time in Venezuela:
The countrywide time in Venezuela is Venezuelan Standard Time (VET).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Venezuela.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of -4 hours all over the year.
Sunrise and sunset00:00
June 2023
The countrywide time in Venezuela is Venezuelan Standard Time (VET).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Venezuela.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of -4 hours all over the year.
Population
Population:28,200,000
Population per km²:30.92
Life expectancy males:Ø 66.3 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 75.2 yearsBirth rate:
15.9 ‰Death rate:
8.1 ‰Males/Females:
49.5% : 50.5%Population pyramid
The currency in Venezuela is the bolivar digital (VED).
1 Bolivar digital is divided into 100 Céntimos.
Status: 06/06/2023
1 Bolivar digital is divided into 100 Céntimos.
Status: 06/06/2023
The climate in Venezuela
In Venezuela, as in all equatorial countries, there is a tropical climate. Unlike in Europe or the USA, there is almost no difference between the seasons. The daylight hours vary little, and the temperature differences between summer and winter are also lower. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 32 and 33 degrees. In some parts of the country, the temperature rises to 35 °C. In the colder months, and depending in the region, the temperature drops to 22 °C in a month's average.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official language:
Spanish
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 96.9 % |
| Goajiro | 0.4 % |
| Warrau | 0.1 % |
| other | 2.6 % |
Religions
| Religion | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Roman Catholics | 96.0% |
| Protestants | 2.0% |
| other | 2.0% |
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Economy
| GDP: | 482.36 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 83.40 bn $ |
| Importations: | 18.43 bn $ |
| › Tourism receipts: | 546.00 M $ |
| › Debt rate: | 240.52 % |
| › Unemployment rate: | 5.3 % |
| › Inflation rate: | 2,959.80 % |
| › Corruption index: | 14 (very bad) |
| › Energy consumption: | 78.1 bn kWh |
According to the definition from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Venezuela is a developing country because of its lower economic performance.
Venezuela is considered one of the most dangerous countries worldwide.
Land use
| 4% Urban areas: | 34,404 km² |
| 24% Agricultural areas: | 223,361 km² |
| 52% Forest: | 478,005 km² |
| 3% Water areas: | 30,000 km² |
| 19% Others: | 176,280 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 96,189 km |
| Railways: | 447 km |
| Waterways: | 7,100 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 281 |
| › Airports: | 20 |
Most important cities
| City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Caracas / Capital | Capital | 2,246,000 |
| Maracaibo | Zuliana | 1,653,000 |
| Valencia | Central | 888,000 |
| Barquisimeto | Central-West | 881,000 |
| Ciudad Guayana | Guyana | 878,000 |
| Maturín | Northeastern | 571,000 |
| Petare | Capital | 434,000 |
| Maracay | Central | 419,000 |
| Ciudad Bolívar | Guyana | 407,000 |
| Barinas | Andes | 390,000 |
| Baruta | Capital | 358,000 |
| Cumaná | Northeastern | 358,000 |
| Barcelona | Northeastern | 326,000 |
| Cabimas | Zuliana | 293,000 |
| Alto Barinas | Andes | 284,000 |
| San Cristóbal | Andes | 283,000 |
| Santa Teresa | Capital | 279,000 |
| Punto Fijo | Central-West | 272,000 |
| Mérida | Andes | 248,000 |
| Turmero | Central | 239,000 |
| Los Teques | Capital | 216,000 |
| El Tigre | Northeastern | 203,000 |
| Coro | Central-West | 200,000 |
| Puerto Cabello | Central | 193,000 |
| San Juan de los Morros | Plains | 88,000 |
| La Asunción | Atlantic Islands | 35,000 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | abolished in 1863 |
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