Home to the World’s Tallest Waterfall – Angel Falls

Angel Falls in Canaima National Park is the tallest uninterrupted waterfall on Earth, plunging 979 meters (3,212 feet) from a tabletop mountain.

Unique Landscapes – Tepuis

Venezuela’s southeast is known for its dramatic tepuis (flat-topped mountains), including Mount Roraima, which inspired Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World.

Caribbean Coastline

Venezuela has over 2,800 kilometers of coastline, with beautiful Caribbean beaches and tropical islands like Margarita Island.

The Lightning Capital of the World

Over 260 nights a year, the Catatumbo Lightning lights up the sky at Lake Maracaibo, creating one of the planet’s most persistent natural lightning storms.

Oil-Rich Nation

Venezuela has some of the largest proven oil reserves in the world, making oil a major part of its economy and history.

Incredible Biodiversity

The country ranks among the top 10 for biodiversity, with thousands of endemic plant and animal species in regions like the Amazon Rainforest and the Andes.

Baseball is King

Unlike many South American countries where football dominates, baseball is Venezuela’s most popular sport, and the country has produced many Major League Baseball stars.

Colorful Colonial Cities

Cities like Coro and Mérida feature charming colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and vibrant traditions.

A Country of Natural Extremes

Venezuela has snow-capped mountains, lush rainforests, deserts, and savannahs all within its borders.

Miss Universe Powerhouse

Venezuela is famous for its success in international beauty pageants, having won multiple Miss Universe and Miss World titles.