States of Venezuela Facts for Kids

A map showing the states of Venezuela

Venezuela is a country in South America. It is divided into different parts to help manage it. These parts include 23 states, a special area called the Capital District, and many islands known as the Federal Dependencies. Venezuela also says that the Guayana Esequiba territory belongs to it, but this area is currently part of the independent country of Guyana.

States of Venezuela
Special Areas
- The Capital District
- Federal Dependencies
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States of Venezuela

Venezuela has 23 states. Each state has its own capital city and unique features. These states are like different regions within the country, each with its own local government. For example, Amazonas is a large state in the south, while Carabobo is a smaller, more populated state in the central region.

Special Areas

Besides the states, Venezuela has two other important areas:

The Capital District

The Capital District is where the capital city of Venezuela, Caracas, is located. It's a special area because it's not part of any state. It's like the heart of the country where the main government buildings are.

Federal Dependencies

The Federal Dependencies are a group of many islands and small land areas belonging to Venezuela. They are mostly in the Caribbean Sea. These islands are not part of any state and are managed directly by the national government. One well-known island group among them is Los Roques.