Key Facts about Venezuela

About Venezuela:

• Location: It is located on the northern coast of South America.
• Bordering Countries: It is bounded by Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the southwest and west. 
• Maritime boundaries: It shares border with the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to the north.
• Capital: Caracas
• Geographical Features of Venezuela
  • Terrain: Andes Mountains and Maracaibo Lowlands in northwest; central plains (llanos); Guiana Highlands in southeast
  • Major Rivers: Rio Negro (shared with Colombia and Brazil) and Orinoco (shared with Colombia).
  • Major Lakes: Lake Guri and Lake Maracaibo (the largest lake in South America).
  • Highest Point: Pico Bolivar 
  • The world’s highest waterfall, the Angel Falls is located in the Guiana Highlands.
  • Natural Resources: It is home to the world’s largest oil reserves as well as huge quantities of coal, iron ore, bauxite, and gold.