Venezuela is a country on the northern coast of South America, facing the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. It lies just north of the equator and is bordered by Colombia to the west, Brazil to the south, and Guyana to the east.

Quick Scoop: Where Is Venezuela Located?

  • Region: Northern South America, in the Western Hemisphere.
  • Coasts: Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean along its northern edge.
  • Neighbors:
    • West and southwest: Colombia.
* South: Brazil.

* East: Guyana.
  • Rough coordinates: Around 7–8° north of the equator and about 65–67° west longitude.

These coordinates place Venezuela in a tropical belt, which helps explain its generally warm climate and diverse ecosystems, from Caribbean beaches to the Andes foothills and the Orinoco River basin.

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