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Venezuela

Location
Location Description

Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana

Continent
South America
Bordering Countries
Brazil, Colombia, Guyana
Independent
Yes
Flag
Flag Description

The flag of this country 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.

Capital
Caracas
Language
Spanish
Currency
(bolívar)
Size
353,841 sq mi (916,445 sq km) — 34th largest
Total Population
28,517,000 people — 53rd largest
Population Density
80.6 people per sq mi (31.1 people per sq km) — 184th largest
Fun Fact
Home of Angel Falls, the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall

Country Location

Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana

Country Flag

The flag of this country 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.