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🇻🇪 Venezuela Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Venezuela is a country in South America, South America. It covers a total area of 916,445 km² and has a coastline of 2,800 km. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
South America
geographical region
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Region
South America
sub-region
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Total Area
916,445 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
31/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
2,800 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC−4
UTC offset
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Independence
1821
established
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Climate
Tropical, hot year-round, rainy season May–November
general type

Location and Position

Venezuela is situated in South America, within the broader continent of South America. The country has a coastline of 2,800 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Venezuela covers a total area of 916,445 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 28.3M across this area, the population density is 31/km². The capital city is Caracas.

Climate

The climate of Venezuela is tropical, hot year-round, rainy season may–november. The best time to visit is generally December–April, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Venezuela

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Colombia
Bogotá
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Brazil
Brasília
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Guyana
Georgetown

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Venezuela located?

Venezuela is located in South America, South America. The capital city is Caracas.

How large is Venezuela?

Venezuela has a total area of 916,445 km² with a population density of 31/km².

What countries border Venezuela?

Venezuela shares land borders with: Colombia, Brazil, Guyana.

What is the climate of Venezuela?

The climate of Venezuela is Tropical, hot year-round, rainy season May–November. The best time to visit is December–April.

What timezone is Venezuela in?

Venezuela observes UTC−4 timezone.

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