Venezuela
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
People: Venezuelan
Venezuela is located in South America and has a population of around 28.5 million. Its capital city is Caracas, and the most widely spoken official language is Spanish.
By the numbers, Venezuela is the 53rd most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.36% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 32nd out of 196, with a population density of roughly 31 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Venezuela — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Caracas |
| Continent | South America |
| Region | South America |
| Population | 28,517,000 |
| Area | 916,445 km² |
| Currency | Venezuelan bolívar soberano (VES) Bs.S. |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Dialling Code | +58 |
| Internet TLD | .ve |
| Timezone | UTC-04:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | VE / VEN |
| Borders | Brazil, Colombia, Guyana |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Venezuela
What is the capital and currency of Venezuela?
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas and the currency is the Venezuelan bolívar soberano (VES), symbol Bs.S..
What is the capital of Venezuela?
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.
What currency does Venezuela use?
Venezuela uses the Venezuelan bolívar soberano (VES, symbol: Bs.S.).
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
The official language of Venezuela is Spanish.
What is the dialling code for Venezuela?
The international dialling code for Venezuela is +58.
What side of the road does Venezuela drive on?
Venezuela drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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