Venezuela
Federal presidential republic, independant since 1811Region:
South America
Area:
912,050 km²
Further names:
República Bolivariana de Venezuela
Local name:
Venezuela
Capital:
Caracas
On further pages:
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› Refugees
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Current time in Venezuela:
The countrywide time in Venezuela is Venezuelan Standard Time (VET).
As in many countries near the equator, there is also no daylight saving time in Venezuela.
So there is all over the year the same difference of -4 hours to Greenwich Mean Time.
The countrywide time in Venezuela is Venezuelan Standard Time (VET).
As in many countries near the equator, there is also no daylight saving time in Venezuela.
So there is all over the year the same difference of -4 hours to Greenwich Mean Time.
| Sunrise and sunset |
Population
› Population: 28,870,000 |
| 31.65 |
| Ø 68.5 years |
Life expectancy females: Ø 76.2 years |
Birthrate: 18.2 ‰ |
Deathrate: 6.8 ‰ |
Males/Females: 49.7% : 50.3% |
Population pyramid
The currency in Venezuela is Bolívar fuerte (VEF).
1 Bolívar fuerte is divided into 100 Céntimos.
Status: 12/12/2019
1 Bolívar fuerte is divided into 100 Céntimos.
Status: 12/12/2019
1 US Dollar = 9.99 Bolívar fuerte
1 Bolívar fuerte = 0.10 US Dollar
1 Bolívar fuerte = 0.10 US Dollar
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 lesser. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 31 and 32 degrees. In some parts of the country the temperature raises up to 36 °C. In the colder months and depending in the region, the temperature lowers down to 21°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
| Branch | distribution |
|---|---|
| Roman Catholics | 96.0% |
| Protestants | 2.0% |
| other | 2.0% |
Economy more...
(per year)| GDP: | 363.09 bn € |
| Exportations: | 24,287.9 M € |
| Importations: | 21,854.4 M € |
| › Tourism receipts: | 493.27 M € |
| › Unemployment rate: | 8.4 % |
| › Inflation rate: | 254.95 % |
| › corruption index: | 18 (very bad) |
| › Energy consumption: | 72.0 bn kWh |
Land use
| 4% Urban areas: | 34,404 km² |
| 24% Agricultural areas: | 216,014 km² |
| 51% Forest: | 466,869 km² |
| 3% Water areas: | 30,000 km² |
| 18% Others: | 164,763 km² |
Transport more...
| Roadways: | 96,189 km |
| Railways: | 447 km |
| Waterways: | 7,100 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 269 |
| › Airports: | 444 |
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 and a total coastline of 2,800 km. This area is approximately 131% of the area of Texas. The country has 418 partially uninhabited islands in the open sea. There are direct national borders with the 3 neighbouring countries Brazil, Colombia and Guyana. The distance between New York City and the Capital Caracas is about 3,430 km.
According to the definition of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Venezuela is one of the developing countries because of its lower economic performance.
According to the definition of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Venezuela is one of the developing countries because of its lower economic performance.
Most important cities
| City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Caracas / Capital | Capital | 1,944,000 |
| Maracaibo | Zulia | 1,899,000 |
| Maracay | Aragua | 955,000 |
| Valencia | Carabobo | 830,000 |
| Barquisimeto | Lara | 809,000 |
| Ciudad Guayana | Bolívar | 747,000 |
| Barcelona | Anzoátegui | 425,000 |
| Maturín | Monagas | 411,000 |
| Puerto La Cruz | Anzoátegui | 370,000 |
| Petare | Miranda | 365,000 |
| Barinas | Barinas | 353,000 |
| Turmero | Aragua | 345,000 |
| Ciudad Bolívar | Bolívar | 338,000 |
| Mérida | Mérida | 300,000 |
| Alto Barinas | Barinas | 284,000 |
| Santa Teresa | Miranda | 279,000 |
| Cumaná | Sucre | 258,000 |
| San Cristóbal | Táchira | 247,000 |
| Mucumpiz | Mérida | 215,000 |
| Cabimas | Zulia | 201,000 |
| Coro | Falcón | 195,000 |
| Puerto Cabello | Carabobo | 174,000 |
| Acarigua | Portuguesa | 144,000 |
| Punto Fijo | Falcón | 132,000 |
| Calabozo | Guárico | 117,000 |
| Guanare | Portuguesa | 112,000 |
| Carúpano | Sucre | 112,000 |
| Catia La Mar | Vargas | 107,000 |
| Carora | Lara | 94,000 |
| Valera | Trujillo | 94,000 |
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 |
Alliances
- ALBA - Bolivarian Alliance for America
- Non-Aligned Movement
- CELAC - Community of Latin American and Caribbean States
- G20 - Developing Nations
- G33 - Forum for developing countries
- OAS - Organization of American States
- OPEC - Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
- UN - United Nations
- USAN - Union of South American Nations
- UNESCO
- WTO - World Trade Organization