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Association of Caribbean States • Tourism Statistics • Venezuela

Area: 916,445 square kilometres
Currency: Bolívar
Official Language: Spanish
Population: 24.2 million
Head of State or Government: Hugo Chávez Frias

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is located on the north coast of South America with Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east and Brazil to the South. The capital is Caracas and the petroleum industry is central to the economy. The agriculture, forestry and fishing sector employs approximately 13 per cent of the workforce and contributes 6 per cent of GDP. Industry employs 24 per cent of the workforce and contributes 41 per cent of GDP, while the services sector employs 63 per cent of the workforce and contributes 53 per cent of GDP.

Tourism Arrivals: 623,522
  • Air: 491,754
  • Cruise Passengers: 131,768

Tourism Revenues: n-a

Socio Economics Statistics:

  • Population: 24.2 million
  • Tourists: 623,522

Source: Ministry of Tourism of Venezuela (MINTUR)

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