Venezuela is a country in the northern part of South America, on the Caribbean coast of the continent.

Where Venezuela Is

  • Venezuela sits on the northern coast of South America, facing the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
  • It borders Colombia to the west and southwest, Brazil to the south, and Guyana to the east.
  • The country also includes various islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea.

Key Location Facts

  • Venezuela is in the Northern and Western Hemispheres, roughly around 7° north latitude and 65° west longitude.
  • Its long Caribbean coastline makes it an important link between the Caribbean region and mainland South America.
  • The national capital, Caracas, is near the northern coast, just a few miles from the Caribbean Sea but high in the mountains.

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