Venezuela Country Quickfacts
| Area: | 916,445 km². |
| Capital: | Caracas |
| Country Code: | 58 |
| Country Population: | 30,206,307 |
| Credit Cards: | All major credit cards are accepted at most tourist destinations. |
| Currency: | Bolívar fuerte |
| Departure Tax: | $51USD but is usually buried within airline tickets |
| Drives on the: | Right |
| Electricity: | 120V 60Mhz |
| Ethnic Groups: | 49.9% Mestizo/Multiracial, 42.2% White, 3.5% Black/Afro descendant, 2.7% Amerindian |
| Flag: |  |
| Location: | Northern coast of South America |
| Official Language(s): | Spanish - a variation of Castilian |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic, Protestant |
| Time Zone: | VET (UTC - 4.5) |
| Tipping: | Tipping is accepted and greatly appreciated. |
Venezuela Travel Information
At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Venezuela.
Learn about the history and culture of Venezuela, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Venezuela's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information, will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Venezuela for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Venezuela vacations today!
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After your Venezuela tour, why not consider another of Goway's Latin America tours? These include a large selection of other exciting countries in Central and South America. We offer Chile vacation packages and Easter Island tours, Ecuador vacation packages which include Galapagos cruises, Peru vacation packages which include Machu Picchu tours and Brazil tours including Iguassu Falls tours among many others.
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