Tourist

Situated on the northern coast of South America, Venezuela is the size of France and Germany put together, and has more than 20 million inhabitants. A leading oil producer and a founding member of OPEC, Venezuela is one of South America's richest countries and enjoys the continent's highest rate of growth. The climate is tropical, with more temperate areas along the coast. From the snow-capped Andes Mountains in the west and dense Amazonian jungles in the south to the stunningly beautiful Gran Sabana plateau in the east, and the white-sand beaches that line the Caribbean coast, Venezuela offers visitors great diversity. And it's readily accessible.