Natural regions of VenezuelaBecause of its natural structure, Venezuela can be divided into eight very distinct natural regions. In the classification of a natural region, human influence is not considered. These regions have formed as a consequence of the interactions of geo-physical elements such as: geological constitution, relief, climate, hydrography, vegetation, soils, among others.
Geography of VenezuelaVenezuela is a country in South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, between Colombia and Guyana. It is situated on major sea and air routes linking North and South America. Located at the northernmost end of South America, Venezuela has a total area of 912,050 km (352,140 mi) and a land area of 882,050 km (340,560 mi). It is the 32nd largest country and is slightly smaller than Egypt, or half the size of Mexico.
Paraguana xeric scrubThe Paraguana xeric scrub (NT1313) is an ecoregion in Venezuela to the north and east of Lake Maracaibo and along the coast of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao. The region holds flora and fauna adapted to the very dry conditions of the coastal dunes and inland areas of bush, scrub, briars and cacti. There are several endangered species of animals and birds. Efforts at protecting the environment have been ineffective.
VenezuelaCountry in South AmericaVenezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and various islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. It comprises an area of 912,050 km (352,140 sq mi), with a population estimated at 31.8 million in 2025. The capital and largest urban agglomeration is Caracas.
Maracaibo BasinThe Maracaibo Basin, also known as Lake Maracaibo natural region, Lake Maracaibo depression or Lake Maracaibo Lowlands, is a foreland basin and one of the eight natural regions of Venezuela, found in the northwestern corner of Venezuela in South America. Covering over 36,657 square km, it is a hydrocarbon-rich region that has produced over 30 billion bbl of oil with an estimated 44 billion bbl yet to be recovered.
Paraguaná Peninsula12°00′N70°00′W / 12.000°N 70.000°W / 12.000; -70.000Paraguaná (Spanish pronunciation:) is a peninsula and tied island in Venezuela, situated in the north of Falcón State, and comprises the municipalities of Carirubana, Los Taques and Falcón. The island of Aruba lies 27 km (17 miles) to the north. Bonaire and Curaçao are slightly further away.
Serranía del EmpaladoThe Serranía del Empalado, also referred as serranía de Siruma or Ciruma, forms part of the system Coriano or Lara-Falcón-Yaracuy formation in Venezuela. It is a mountainous chain relatively high, small and isolated. It is separated of the Serranía of Jirajara, south, by lower heights to the 900m; of the Sierra of Baragua, to the east, by the Depression of Carora; and of the Sierra of Saint Luis by the valley of the river Matícora.
Médanos de Coro National ParkMédanos de Coro National Park (Parque Nacional Los Médanos de Coro) is a Venezuelannational park located in the state of Falcón, near the city of Coro on the road that leads to Paraguaná. The National Park was created in 1974. The park is easily reached by bus or taxi from Coro. The Médanos park protects part of the Paraguana xeric scrub ecoregion. It lies on the Médanos Isthmus and covers 91 km (35 sq mi) of desert and coastal habitat, including salt marshes.
Cordillera de MéridaThe Cordillera de Mérida is a mountain range, or massif, in northwestern Venezuela. The Cordillera de Mérida is a northeastern extension of the Andes Mountains and the most important branch of the Venezuelan Andes. The range runs approximately 400 kilometers, from the Venezuela-Colombia border in the southwest to the Venezuelan Coastal Complex in the northeast.
Caribbean SeaThe Caribbean Sea is a sea of the North Atlantic Ocean in the tropics of the Western Hemisphere, located south of the Gulf of Mexico and southwest of the Sargasso Sea.
Lara (state)Lara State (Spanish: Estado Lara, IPA:) is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. Lara is located in the Central-Western Region, Venezuela. The state capital is Barquisimeto. Lara State covers a total surface area of 19,800 km (7,600 sq mi) and, in 2015, had a census population of 2,019,211. ToponymyThe state is named after a notable hero of Venezuela's independence, General Jacinto Lara.
FalcónFalcón State (Spanish: Estado Falcón, IPA:) is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. The state capital is Coro. The state was named after Juan Crisóstomo Falcón. HistoryEarly historyPresent day Falcón State was first explored in 1499 by Juan de la Cosa and Américo Vespucio, as part of an expedition supervised by Alonso de Ojeda. In 1527, the city of Coro was founded by Juan Ampíes, who named it "Santa Ana de Coro".*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.