Venezuela

Interesting Facts About Venezuela

• Venezuela is located on the northern coast of South America and consists of a continental landmass plus various islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea.
• The capital and largest urban agglomeration is Caracas.
• Venezuela is among the most urbanized countries in Latin America, with an urbanization rate of 88.4% in 2022.
• The vast majority of Venezuelans live in urban areas in the north.
• Venezuela is located in a seismically active region and has experienced several major earthquakes throughout its history, including the 1812 Caracas earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4.
• Venezuela consists of 23 states, the Capital District, and Federal Dependencies that cover its offshore islands.

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