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Venezuela

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

Venezuela is listed in South America, within Americas. Its capital is Caracas. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.

CapitalCaracas
RegionAmericas
ISO alpha-2VE
ISO alpha-3VEN
Currency code(s)VES
Language code(s)es
Calling code(s)+58
Country-code TLD.ve
Area916,445 km²

Where is Venezuela?

For broad geographic classification, Venezuela is grouped under Americas and the subregion South America. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.

What are the country codes for Venezuela?

The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is VE, while the three-letter code is VEN. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.

Borders and nearby geography

Venezuela has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: Brazil, Colombia, Guyana. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.

About this data: Some fields can change faster than names and ISO identifiers. Use this page for general reference and consult the relevant national statistics office or international authority for decisions that depend on a current figure.