What is the Capital of Venezuela?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Venezuela is Caracas. Venezuela is located in South America, South America, with a population of 28,517,000. The official currency is the Venezuelan bolívar soberano and the primary language spoken is Spanish.
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Caracas at a glance
| Capital city | Caracas |
|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) |
| Region | South America, South America |
| Country population | 28,517,000 (53rd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-04:00 |
| Currency | Venezuelan bolívar soberano (VES) |
| Calling code | +58 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Venezuela
- Brasília, capital of Brazil
- Bogotá, capital of Colombia
- Georgetown, capital of Guyana
Venezuela in context
- Venezuela covers 916,445 km², making it the 32nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 31 people per km² ranks 149th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Brazil, Colombia, Guyana.
- With 28,517,000 people, Venezuela holds about 6.5% of the population of South America.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Venezuela is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Venezuela — FAQ
What is the capital of Venezuela?
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.
Is Caracas the largest city in Venezuela?
Yes — Caracas is both the capital and the largest city of Venezuela.
What country is Caracas in?
Caracas is the capital city of Venezuela.
What continent is Caracas in?
Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, is located in South America.
Is Caracas the capital of Venezuela?
Yes — Caracas is the capital of Venezuela (official name: Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela).
Caracas is the capital of which country?
Caracas is the capital of Venezuela, in South America.
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