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Venezuela is located in the north of South America; geologically, its mainland rests on the South American Plate. It has a total area of 916,445 km 2 (353,841 sq mi) and a land area of 882,050 km 2 (340,560 sq mi), making Venezuela the 33rd largest country in the world.
Venezuela, country located at the northern end of South America, occupying a roughly triangular area. Venezuela is bounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the southwest and west. The national capital is Caracas.
The United States has formally recognized Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country’s president-elect following the disputed July 28 presidential election, Secretary of State ...
Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830, the others being Ecuador and New Granada (Colombia). For most of the first half of the 20th century, military strongmen ruled Venezuela and promoted the oil industry while allowing some social reforms.
Stay on top of Venezuela latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Criticism is mounting against Venezuela’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro after deadly protests erupted across the country following its disputed presidential election.
Provides an overview of Venezuela, including key dates and facts about this South American country.
Venezuela’s electoral authorities declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner in Sunday’s presidential election while the opposition claimed victory in the race, setting up a showdown. “The Venezuelans and the entire world know what happened,” opposition candidate Edmundo González said.
Provides an overview of Venezuela, including key dates and facts about this South American country.
The opposition says it has proof President Maduro's victory claim is fraudulent; his defence minster has warned of a "coup". All the latest content about Venezuela crisis from the BBC.