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Venezuela: capital, population, borders and facts
Venezuela is a country in South America. Its capital city is Caracas. Roughly 28 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Venezuela shares a land border with 3 countries: Brazil, Colombia and Guyana. Its coast touches the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. The national flag uses yellow, blue and red.
| Capital city | Caracas |
|---|---|
| Continent | South America |
| Population (approx.) | 28 million |
| Land neighbours | 3: Brazil, Colombia, Guyana |
| Seas and oceans | Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean |
| Flag colours | yellow, blue, red |
Outline of Venezuela
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Venezuela?
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.
What is the population of Venezuela?
Venezuela has roughly 28 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Venezuela?
Venezuela borders Brazil, Colombia and Guyana.
Is Venezuela landlocked?
No, Venezuela is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Venezuela
In Venezuela, traffic drives on the right, plug types A and B and emergency number 171 or 911. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Venezuela travel basics page.
Put what you know about Venezuela to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Venezuela is Caracas. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Venezuela flag uses yellow, blue and red. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Venezuela has 3 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 28 million people, Venezuela is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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