🇻🇪 Venezuela: Land of Grace, Oil Reserves, and Angel Falls
1. Introduction and Overview Venezuela , officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( República Bolivariana de Venezuela ), is a country located on the northern coast of South America. Named "Little Venice" ( Veneziola ) by early explorers, Venezuela is home to the world's largest proven oil reserves and stunning natural wonders, including Angel Falls (the world's highest waterfall). The nation has played a key role in the Latin American independence movement, led by Simón Bolívar . Feature Information Official Name Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Capital & Largest City Caracas Area Approx. 916,445 sq. km Population Approx. 28.8 Million (2025 Est.) Official Language Spanish (Castilian) UN Membership Date November 15, 1945 (Original Member) 2. Geography and Neighbors Venezuela’s geography is marked by the Andes mountains, the Caribbean coast, vast plains, and the Amazon basin. Borders and Neighbors: Venezuela shares land borders with Colombia...