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Posted 30 Jul 2024

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Venezuela (Capital: Caracas)

A map of northern South America highlighting Venezuela in brown. Neighboring countries include Colombia to the west, Brazil to the south, and Guyana to the east. Nearby are Panama, Ecuador, Suriname, and French Guiana, with the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the northeast.

President Nicolás Maduro has won Venezuela's presidential election third time.

Political features

  • Located at northern end of South America.
  • Land boundaries: Guyana (East), Brazil (South), and Colombia (West).
  • Maritime boundaries: Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.

Geographical features

  • Highest Point: Pico Bolivar.
  • Major Rivers: Rio Negro, Orinoco, Arauca.
  • Climate: Hot and humid tropical climate.
  • Tags :
  • Venezuela
  • Caracas
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