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Venezuela

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

CapitalCaracas
CurrencyVenezuelan bolívar soberano (VES)
PowerType A / B · 120 V
LanguagesSpanish

Venezuela, with its capital in Caracas, is in South America and home to about 28.5M people. Spanish is spoken, and the currency is the Venezuelan bolívar soberano (VES). Most international arrivals come through Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS).

Region
Americas · South America
Population
28.5M (28,517,000)
Area
916,445 km²

Right now in Caracas

Local time in Caracas — America/Caracas
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7-day forecast for Caracas

Upcoming public holidays

National holidays in Venezuela over the next 12 months. See the full calendar.

Practical facts

Languages
Spanish
Calling code
+58
Internet domain
.ve
Currency
Venezuelan bolívar soberano (VES)
Time zones
America/Caracas

Power

Plug types: Type A, Type B

Voltage 120 V · Frequency 60 Hz

Check your charger’s label — most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Adapter guide.

Airports in Venezuela

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Bordering countries

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Source: Wikipedia — Venezuela, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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