Religions: nominally Roman Catholic 96%, Protestant 2%, other 2%
Formal name: Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Alternate names: Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Estados Unidos de Venezuela, Republic of Venezuela, República Bolivariana de Venezuela, República de Venezuela, United States of Venezuela
Government type: federal presidential republic
Leaders: chief of state and head of government: President Nicolas MADURO Moros
Capital: Caracas
Administrative divisions: 23 states, 1 capital district, and 1 federal dependency
GDP per capita (PPP): $16,700 (2015 est.)
Exports: petroleum and petroleum products, bauxite and aluminum, minerals, chemicals, agricultural products
Imports: agricultural products, livestock, raw materials, machinery and equipment, transport equipment, construction materials, medical equipment, petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, iron and steel products