The flag of Venezuela is composed of three equal horizontal bands of yellow, blue and red. At the center of the blue band are eight five-pointed white stars arranged in a horizontal arc.

Venezuela

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

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Venezuela (officially Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) is an independent country located in South America, Americas. With a population of 28,517,000 people, it ranks #53 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 916,445 km² (#34 globally), with a population density of 31 people per km². The capital city is Caracas. The official language is Spanish.

Key Facts

Population

28,517,000

#53 world ranking

Area

916,445 km²

#34 world ranking

Population Density

31/km²

Capital

Caracas

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

1

UTC-04:00

Continent

South America

Bordering Countries

3

neighboring countries

Calling Code

+58

Languages

Currency

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Venezuela?
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.
What is the population of Venezuela?
Venezuela has a population of 28,517,000 people, ranking #53 in the world by population.
How big is Venezuela?
Venezuela covers an area of 916,445 km², ranking #34 in the world by area. The population density is 31 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Venezuela?
The official languages of Venezuela are: Spanish.
What is the currency of Venezuela?
The currency of Venezuela is Venezuelan bolívar soberano (Bs.S.).
What countries border Venezuela?
Venezuela shares borders with 3 countries: Brazil, Guyana, Colombia.

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