Venezuela Quick Facts…
Official Name | Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela |
Common Name | Venezuela – /ˌvɛn.əˈzweɪ.lə/ |
Nationality | Venezuelan(s) – noun, Venezuelan – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1811 (from Spain) |
Administrative Divisions | 23 states, 1 capital district, and 1 federal dependency |
Total Population | 30.5 million (#50) with 88.4% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Caracas (capital city), Maracaibo, Valencia |
Major Languages | Spanish (official) |
Electricity Access | 99.9% of total population |
Internet Access | 78.7% of total population |
Currency | Bolivars (VEB) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $269.1 billion – 2018 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $7,704 (#158) – 2018 estimate |
Total Area | 912,050 sq km / 352,144 sq mi (#34) with 3.3% water area |
Geographic Region | Americas – South America |
Bordering Countries | Brazil, Colombia, Guyana |
Bordering Water Bodies | Caribbean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean |
National Anthem: “Glory to the Brave People”