Venezuela
265 cities · 25 states/provinces · Capital: Caracas · South America
Venezuela at a Glance
General
| Capital | Caracas |
| Continent | South America |
| Region | Americas |
| Subregion | South America |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Currency | Bolivar Soberano (VES) |
Demographics
| Population | 28,870,195 |
| Density | 31.7/km² |
| Median Age | 31.0 |
| Urban Population | 89.3% |
| Birth Rate | 15.1 per 1K |
| Death Rate | 7.6 per 1K |
| Fertility Rate | 2.08 |
Economy
| GDP | $102.4 billion |
| GDP per Capita | $3,617 |
| HDI | 0.709 |
| Gini Index | 44.8 |
| Internet Users | 61.6% |
Geography
| Area | 912,050 km² |
| Driving Side | Right |
| Landlocked | No |
| Borders | BRA,COL,GUY |
| Calling Code | ++58 |
| TLD | .ve |
Status
| ISO Code | VE / VEN |
| UN Member | Yes |
| Independent | Yes |
| Life Expectancy | 72.5 years |
Largest Cities in Venezuela
| # | City | State/Province | Population | Avg Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caracas | Distrito Federal | 2,245,744 | 72°F | 2,910 ft |
| 2 | Valencia | Carabobo | 1,696,662 | 76°F | 1,795 ft |
| 3 | Maracaibo | Zulia | 1,551,539 | 82°F | 16 ft |
| 4 | Maracay | Aragua | 1,102,088 | 75°F | 1,814 ft |
| 5 | Barquisimeto | Lara | 1,059,092 | 76°F | 1,988 ft |
| 6 | Los Guasimitos | Barinas | 873,962 | 81°F | 676 ft |
| 7 | Barinas | Barinas | 873,962 | 82°F | 725 ft |
| 8 | Alto Barinas | Barinas | 873,962 | 82°F | 636 ft |
| 9 | Maturín | Monagas | 753,254 | 79°F | 233 ft |
| 10 | Ciudad Guayana | Bolívar | 751,331 | 80°F | 338 ft |
| 11 | Catia La Mar | Vargas | 661,897 | 74°F | 30 ft |
| 12 | Ciudad Bolívar | Bolívar | 567,953 | 82°F | 240 ft |
| 13 | Barcelona | Anzoátegui | 550,122 | 79°F | 10 ft |
| 14 | Santa Teresa del Tuy | Miranda | 525,321 | 77°F | 456 ft |
| 15 | Cumaná | Sucre | 374,706 | 78°F | 62 ft |
| 16 | Petare | Miranda | 364,684 | 71°F | 2,776 ft |
| 17 | Punta Gorda | Zulia | 351,735 | 81°F | 20 ft |
| 18 | Cabimas | Zulia | 351,735 | 81°F | 16 ft |
| 19 | Los Teques | Miranda | 332,725 | 65°F | 3,904 ft |
| 20 | Puerto La Cruz | Anzoátegui | 306,261 | 77°F | 43 ft |