Home to the World’s Tallest Waterfall – 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.