Venezuela
Geographical & General info
- Capital: Caracas
- Population: approx. 28.8 million
- Languages: Spanish
- Area: 916,445 km²
- Time Zone: UTC-4 (VET)
- Currency: Venezuelan bolívar (VES)
- Flag colors: Yellow, blue, red, white
- National Day: July 5 (Independence Day)
- National Anthem: Gloria al Bravo Pueblo
- Neighboring countries: Colombia, Brazil, Guyana
Top 15 Largest cities
- Caracas
- Maracaibo
- Valencia
- Barquisimeto
- Maracay
- Ciudad Guayana
- Maturín
- Barinas
- San Cristóbal
- Cumaná
- Barcelona
- Mérida
- Cabimas
- Guatire
- Punto Fijo
Top 15 Attractions
- Angel Falls (Salto Ángel)
- Canaima National Park
- Los Roques Archipelago
- Margarita Island
- Mount Roraima (Tepui)
- Orinoco Delta
- Mérida Cable Car (Mukumbarí)
- Médanos de Coro National Park
- Lake Maracaibo & Catatumbo Lightning
- Henri Pittier National Park
- Colonia Tovar
- Morrocoy National Park
- El Ávila National Park (Waraira Repano)
- Guácharo Cave
- Choroní & Puerto Colombia Beaches
Climate and Nature
Venezuela enjoys a tropical climate with wet and dry seasons, influenced heavily by elevation. The country boasts remarkable natural wonders, ranging from the world's tallest waterfall and ancient flat-top mountains (tepuis) to Caribbean coral cays and desert dunes.
Culture and Gastronomy
Venezuelan culture is a vibrant blend of indigenous, African, and Spanish traditions, celebrated through expressive folk music like Joropo. Culinary staples center around corn cakes ('Arepas'), the national dish 'Pabellón Criollo', and sweet corn pancakes ('Cachapas').
Economy
Venezuela holds the largest proven crude oil reserves in the world, making petroleum the dominant driver of its economy. In addition to oil, the country possesses vast reserves of natural gas, gold, bauxite, and iron ore, along with cocoa production.
Did you know?
- Angel Falls (Salto Ángel) is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, plunging a dramatic 979 meters?
- Lake Maracaibo experiences the extraordinary 'Catatumbo Lightning' phenomenon, generating thousands of lightning strikes per night up to 160 nights a year?
- Mount Roraima is one of the oldest geological formations on Earth, inspiring Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel 'The Lost World'?
- The name 'Venezuela' means "Little Venice", coined by Spanish explorers who observed indigenous stilt houses built over lake waters?
- The Mukumbarí Cable Car in Mérida is among the highest and longest aerial tramways in the world, climbing to over 4,700 meters above sea level?
Live footage: Discover Venezuela via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Venezuela and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Venezuela: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Venezuela: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Venezuela in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
