Venezuela

Country in South America

Venezuela is a country on the northern coast of South America with diverse natural attractions. Along its Caribbean coast are tropical resort islands including Isla de Margarita and the Los Roques archipelago. To the northwest are the Andes Mountains and the colonial town of Mérida, a base for hiking Sierra Nevada National Park. Caracas, the capital, is to the north.

Capital: Caracas

Population: 30.41 million (2013) World Bank

Neighboring countries: Colombia, Brazil, Guyana

Official language: Spanish