What Are People From Venezuela Called?Flag of Venezuela

South America, Venezuela

People from Venezuela are called:

Venezuelan

Pronunciation:

/ˌvenəˈzweɪlən/

Ends in -an — see how this suffix works

About Venezuela

  • Has the largest proven oil reserves in the world.
  • Spanish is the official language, and the country has a diverse culture of Afro-Venezuelan, Indigenous, and European roots.
  • Known for its Caribbean coastline, the Angel Falls (the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall), and arepas.
  • Caracas is the capital, set in a valley in the coastal mountains.

Quick Facts

Population:
About 28 million (2023 est.)
Country:
Venezuela
Region:
South America

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Etymology & Origin

The name means 'Little Venice' in Spanish. In 1499, Alonso de Ojeda saw Indigenous lake dwellings on Lake Maracaibo and compared them to Venice.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Colombia

Western border

People are called:

Colombian

Brazil

Southern border

People are called:

Brazilian

Trinidad and Tobago

Across the Gulf of Paria

People are called:

Trinidadian

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