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News: Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that he had authorised covert CIA action against Venezuela.
About Venezuela
- Location: Venezuela is situated at the northern tip of South America.
- Borders: It is bordered by the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean to the north, Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the southwest and west.
- Capital: Its capital is Caracas.
- Geography: Venezuela has diverse regions such as coastal plains, the Andean highlands, Llanos, and the Guiana Highlands.
- It includes the Andes Mountains, Llanos (plains), Lake Maracaibo, and Angel Falls (the world’s highest waterfall).
- Natural Features: The Guiana Highlands are home to tepuis (tabletop mountains), including Mount Roraima, while the Orinoco River and Lake Maracaibo dominate the country’s drainage system.
- Economy: Venezuela possesses the world’s largest known oil reserves, which has been a major driver of its economy.
- Flora: Venezuela’s flora includes tropical and semideciduous forests, with distinct vegetation types and tropical rainforest in the Maracaibo basin.
- Conservation: Venezuela has numerous national parks, including Canaima National Park (UNESCO World Heritage site) and Los Roques National Park.
