Venezuela explained to kids
Venezuela is a country located in northern South America. It has an area of 916,445 square kilometers and a population of over 30 million people. The capital and largest city is Caracas. The official language is Spanish.
Venezuela is bordered by Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south. The Caribbean Sea lies to the north, with Trinidad and Tobago just off the coast.
The terrain of Venezuela is mostly mountainous, with the Andes mountains running through the west of the country. The eastern part of Venezuela is home to the Amazon rainforest.
Venezuela has a tropical climate, with hot, humid weather year-round.
The economy of Venezuela is based on oil and agriculture. Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world, and oil exports make up the majority of the country's export earnings.
Venezuela is a member of the United Nations, the Organization of American States, and the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas.