Venezuela is a country in South America, South America with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Venezuela that most people don't know.
Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves and is home to Angel Falls — the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall at 979m, nearly 20 times the height of Niagara Falls. The mysterious tepui table mountains inspired Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Lost World'.
Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves — more than Saudi Arabia.
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest waterfall at 979 metres.
Venezuela has won more Miss Universe and Miss World titles than any other country.
Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela has the most lightning strikes of anywhere on Earth.
Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves and is home to Angel Falls — the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall at 979m, nearly 20 times the height of Niagara Falls. The mysterious tepui table mountains inspired Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Lost World'.
Venezuela is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
The world's highest uninterrupted waterfall at 979m, plunging from the Auyán-tepui plateau
A UNESCO park of otherworldly tepui plateaus, pink-sand beaches and pristine rivers
A stunning national park of white-sand keys and crystal-clear Caribbean waters
The world's longest and highest cable car, ascending to 4,765m in the Andes
Venezuela has the world's largest proven oil reserves and is home to Angel Falls — the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall at 979m, nearly 20 times the height of Niagara Falls. The mysterious tepui table mountains inspired Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Lost World'.
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.
Venezuela has a population of approximately 28.3M.
The official language of Venezuela is Spanish.
Venezuela gained independence in 1821.
Venezuela uses the Bolívar (VES).