What every visitor should know about Venezuela:

Money
The currency is the Venezuelan bolivar (VEB). 1000 VEB is worth about US$0.47, or €0.16.
Crime
CrimeSafe Travel Score™: 1.5 out of 5 (High-risk)

Areas of concern:

  • Mugging
  • Pick-pocketing / bag-snatching
  • Armed robbery is frequent
Capital
Caracas
Tap water
Not recommended. Water is usually drinkable in large cities, but quality is uneven.

Venezuela facts and figures:

People

Population
26,814,843
Language
Spanish (official), numerous indigenous dialects
Ethnicity
Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arab, German, African, indigenous people

Economy

GDP
US$14,000 (per capita)
Income equality
Moderate
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