Venezuela is a country located in northern South America. It is bordered by Colombia to the west, Brazil to the south, Guyana to the east, and the Caribbean Sea to the north. The country has a population of approximately 28 million people, and its capital and largest city is Caracas. Venezuela has a diverse economy that is heavily dependent on oil exports, but it has been hit hard by economic and political turmoil in recent years. This has led to widespread inflation and shortages of basic goods, as well as political unrest and violence.