Venezuela
914,310 km² · 31st largest of 193
Land borders
Nearest countries
- Trinidad & Tobago · 480 km
- Grenada · 620 km
- St. Vincent & Grenadines · 750 km
- Guyana · 790 km
- St. Lucia · 830 km
- Barbados · 840 km
Size
About 914,310 km², which is roughly the size of Nigeria.
Facts that mention Venezuela
Is any part of South America east of Florida?
Yes, most of it
Brazil's eastern tip is at about 34.8 W, while Miami is about 80 W. Almost all of South America lies east of the entire eastern United States.
Roughly how many lightning strikes hit the Earth every second?
About 40 to 50
Satellite detection puts the global rate near 45 flashes a second, concentrated over tropical land. Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela is the single most struck spot on Earth.
Roughly what share of the Amazon rainforest is in Brazil?
About 60 percent
Brazil holds around 60 percent, with the rest across Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana.