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Venezuela

Venezuela stretches from Caribbean coastline to the Amazon basin, home to Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall, with a culture shaped by Indigenous, Spanish, and African heritage.

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Capital: Caracas

Population: ~28 million

Government Type: Federal presidential republic

GDP: ~$92 billion

Currency: Venezuelan Bolivar (VES)

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Sources: Wikidata, World Bank Open Data · Last reviewed by editorial team.

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