Official Language: Spanish
Currency: Bolivar Fuerte
Drives on the: Right
Calling Code: +58
Climate: Varies from tropical savanna and hot dessert to alpine glacier
When to visit: There're places to visit year round
May–Nov: Salto Ángel and the Gran Sabana waterfalls gush, swollen with rainy-season flow.
Oct–Nov: Low-season travel is the best time to hit the beaches
Feb-Mar: Carnaval celebrations includes special festivals in some cities.