Venezuela is located between 1-12 degrees Longitude (N) and 60-73 degrees Latitude (W), therefore, entirely in the Tropics.Occupying the far Northeastern part of South America is bordered by Brazil to the South, Columbia and the West, with Guyana to the Southeast. Its coastline meeting the waters of both the Caribbean Sea in the North and the Atlantic, in the East.
Location of Venezuela in the World
Covering an area of 912,050 km, Venezuela extends up to 1,290 km, east to west and 1,050 km, north to south. Covering the land area is 882,050 km² and the water mass is 30,000 km². Elevations range from sea level to 2,500 m in the Guiana Highlands and up to 4,981 m, in the Andes Mountains. The border countries are Brazil, with 2,200 km, Colombia, with 2,050 km, Guyana, with 743 km and the Coastline with 2,800 km. Also the Maritime claims are Territorial sea, 12 Nm, contiguous zone, 15 Nm, exclusive economic zone, 200 Nm and continental shelf, 200 m deep or to the depth of exploitation plains, and arid coastal plains.
Location of Venezuela in the South America