What is the capital of Venezuela?
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas
Caracas is the capital city and seat of government of Venezuela, a country in South America. Venezuela uses the ISO codes VE and VEN, and its international dialling code is +58. The currency in use is the Venezuelan bolívar soberano (VES).
For the full profile of Venezuela, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Venezuela country page. The country has an estimated population of 28,516,896 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Venezuela
- Capital: Caracas
- Region: South America
- Currency: Venezuelan bolívar soberano (VES)
- Calling code: +58
- Flag emoji: 🇻🇪
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Venezuela?
The capital of Venezuela is Caracas.
Is Caracas the largest city in Venezuela?
Caracas is the capital of Venezuela and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Caracas?
Caracas, like the rest of Venezuela, uses the Venezuelan bolívar soberano (VES, symbol Bs.S.).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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