Country quiz · The Americas
Venezuela quiz
Venezuela turns up 7 times across our packs: 5 Explorer photos, the Americas map, 6 trivia questions, 2 numbers, flag and outline. Colombia is a wrong choice twice, for the flag and for the outline.
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8 questions about Venezuela only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Venezuela at a glance
| Capital | Caracas |
|---|---|
| Continent | The Americas |
| Location | Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana |
| Population | 32 million (2025 estimate), 50th of 196 |
| Area | 912,050 km², 30th of 196 |
| People per km² | 35 |
| Land borders | Colombia (2,341 km), Brazil (2,137 km), Guyana (789 km) |
| Coastline | 2,800 km |
| Highest point | Pico Bolivar, 4,978 m |
| Official languages | Spanish and Venezuelan Sign Language |
| Currency | sovereign bolivar |
| Flag colours | yellow, blue, red and white |
| Independence | 1811, from Spain |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +58 |
| Largest cities | Caracas (3 million), Maracaibo (2.4 million), Valencia (2 million), Barquisimeto (1.3 million) |
| Terrain | Andes Mountains and Maracaibo Lowlands in northwest; central plains (llanos); Guiana Highlands in southeast |
| Climate | Tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands |
| Where the name comes from | In 1499, the stilt-houses built on Lake Maracaibo reminded explorers Alonso de OJEDA and Amerigo VESPUCCI of buildings in Venice, Italy, and they named the region "Venezuola," meaning "Little Venice" |
| Orinoco River | 2,250 km |
| In our quizzes | 7 packs |
Of 3 land neighbours, Colombia shares the longest border with Venezuela (2,341 km) and Guyana the shortest (789 km); there are also 2,800 km of coast. By area Venezuela is 30th of 196 countries, just behind Nigeria and ahead of Namibia.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
5 in Explorer
Table-top mountains and Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall.
Photo: Tyraelux / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The world's tallest waterfall, plunging 979 metres off a table-top mountain.
Photo: Diego Delso / CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Venezuela's highest peak at 4,978 metres, in the Andes above Mérida.
Photo: Fernando Cuartero / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
Venezuela's largest island, the 'Pearl of the Caribbean'.
Photo: Wilfredor / CC0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A flat-topped tepui table mountain wreathed in cloud.
Photo: Paolo Costa Baldi / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
8| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which is the main river of Venezuela? | Orinoco |
| In which country is Angel Falls? | Venezuela |
| Over which lake in Venezuela do lightning storms flash on up to 260 nights a year? | Lake Maracaibo |
| Mount Roraima, a flat-topped mountain, sits where Venezuela, Guyana and which other country meet? | Brazil |
| What currency does Venezuela use? | Bolívar |
| Venezuela’s name means “little …” what? | Venice |
| How long is the Orinoco River in Venezuela? | 2,250 km |
| What is the area of Venezuela? (in thousand km²) | 912 thousand km² |
Where Venezuela trips people up
Venezuela is shown with Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia for the flag. Venezuela's shape is shown beside Colombia, Guyana and Brazil. Colombia is on both lists.
One trivia question is “Which is the main river of Venezuela?” (Orinoco). Then: “In which country is Angel Falls?” (Venezuela). Venezuela in numbers: the Orinoco River at 2,250 km and an area of 912 thousand square kilometres. Canaima National Park and Angel Falls, two of 5 Venezuela photos, are marked easy; Mount Roraima is marked hard.
Every Venezuela question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Venezuela?
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.
Which continent is Venezuela in?
Venezuela is in the Americas.
What is the population of Venezuela?
About 32 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Venezuela?
Venezuela borders Colombia, Brazil and Guyana.
What is the highest point in Venezuela?
Pico Bolivar, at 4,978 m.
What is the official language of Venezuela?
There are 2: Spanish and Venezuelan Sign Language.