At the beginning of 2026 all eyes are on Venezuela in the north of South America. The headlines about the dramatic events of January 3, 2026, when the Venezuelan president was arrested and taken out of the country by US special forces in a spectacular operation, were moving world politics. But how well do you know the country? In this geography quiz , you have the chance to test your general knowledge of a nation that is far more than just a scene of political conflict.
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A look at history reveals that Venezuela has always been the birthplace of influential personalities. One man in particular had a lasting impact on the fate of the entire continent. He was born at the end of the 18th century in what is now the capital Caracas and led the fight against Spanish colonial rule. If you know which freedom fighter is meant here, who later went down in history as both a liberator and an authoritarian politician, you have already cleared an important hurdle in this quiz.
Venezuela’s nature is absolutely record-breaking. Deep in the south-east of the country, in the mountainous region of Guyana, gigantic formations rise up out of the rainforest like islands above the clouds. These geological formations are known for their flat peaks and vertically sloping walls. Do you know what these striking mesas are called in the language of the indigenous people? In this area you will also find a natural wonder of superlatives: a waterfall plunges down from a dizzying height, breaking all world records.
The geography of a country often determines its political significance. Venezuela borders the continent’s largest state to the south, a border that runs almost entirely through dense jungle. If you want to excel in the geography quiz, you need to know the neighboring countries inside out. An understanding of the waterways is just as important, as a mighty river runs through the country and serves as a vital artery. A large part of its course lies on Venezuelan soil and is home to unique wildlife, which we also have a question about in this Venezuela quiz.
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21. March 26, 16:30 – Isabell Slisz
