Venezuela is in northern South America , along the Caribbean coast. It borders Colombia to the west, Brazil to the south, Guyana to the east, and the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean to the north.

Quick Scoop

  • Region: Northern South America.
  • Coastline: Caribbean Sea to the north.
  • Neighbors: Colombia, Brazil, and Guyana.
  • Capital: Caracas.

A simple way to picture it: Venezuela sits on the top edge of the South American continent , just below the Caribbean islands.

Map clue

If you look at a world map, find South America , then move to its north- central coast. Venezuela is the country there, right above Brazil and east of Colombia.

If you want, I can also give you a labeled mini map description or a one-sentence answer for school use.