About Venezuela

Location

Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana

Area

total: 912,050 sq km
land: 882,050 sq km
water: 30,000 sq km

Population

24,654,694 (July 2003 est.)

Languages

Spanish (official), numerous indigenous dialects

National holidays

Independence Day, 5 July (1811)

More information

www.terra.com.ve

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