| Latitude and Longitude |
6º 00' N, 64º 00' W |
| Area |
912000 km2 |
| Capital |
Caracas |
| Time Zone |
UTC-4:30 |
| Official Name |
Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela |
| Currency |
Bolivar (VEB) |
| Government |
Republic |
| Legislature |
Unicameral |
| Population |
26414816 |
| Independence Date |
07/05/11 |
| International Dialing Code |
58 |
| ISO Code alpha-3 |
VE |
| ISO Code alpha-2 |
VEN |
| GDP per Capita (PPP) |
$12,800.00 |
| Climate Type |
Tropical |
| Major Language(s) |
Spanish (official) |
| Major Ethnic Groups |
Aragonese, Basque, Catalonian, Galacian, Rom, Spaniard |
| Major Religious Groups |
Christian (Roman Catholic, Protestant) |
| Administrative Divisions |
23 States (estados), 1 Capital district (distrito capital), and 1 Federal Dependencies (dependencia federal) |
| Neighbouring Countries |
Brazil, Colombia, Guyana |
| Major Industries |
Mining, Cement, Petroleum, Food processing, Iron and Steel, Consumer goods, Chemical, Textile, Automobiles |
| Natural Resources |
Bauxite, Diamonds, Gold, Iron ore, Natural gas, Oil, Hydelpower |
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