Surface:Venezuela has a total land area of 882,050 sq km.

Population:  The population of Venezuela is about 26,023,500 (2007), consisting of Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arab, German and African ethnicities.

System of government: Venezuela has a federal republic government.

Capital: Caracas, with a population of about 3,276,000, is the capital of Venezuela.

Religion: Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion.

Official Language: Spanish is the official language of Venezuela.

Government: Venezuela has a federal republic government.

Climate: Venezuela experiences a tropical climate which is hot and humid, albeit it is moderate in the highlands.

Units of measure and electricity: Venezuela follows the metric system; the official electricity unit is 120 V, 60 Hz.

Time Zone: Venezuela’s standard time zone is GMT – 4.

Currency: Bolivar (1 € = 2,865.73 VEB).

Travel documents required: Americans, UK nationals, Canadians, Australians, South Africans, New Zealanders and the Irish require a Tourist Entry Card; all other nationals require a visa.