Venezuela

At a Glance

Venezuela is a South American country of spectacular natural beauty, home to Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, the extraordinary tepui flat-topped mountains of the Gran Sabana, Caribbean beaches, and the wildlife-rich Llanos plains. The culture is warm and musical, with a strong Caribbean influence in the north and Andean traditions in the highland cities. Those who travel with local knowledge and flexibility will find the landscape and the warmth of Venezuelan people among the most memorable in the continent.

• Has the world's largest proven oil reserves — more than Saudi Arabia.
• GDP contracted by over 70% between 2014 and 2020 — one of the worst economic collapses in peacetime history.
• Over 7 million people — roughly 25% of the population — have emigrated.