Venezuela's Geography: Major Landforms & Water Bodies

Landforms

• Andes Mountains: Western border, Pico Bolívar (4,979m).
• Coastal Plains: North/East, major cities (Caracas, Maracaibo, Puerto La Cruz).
• Los Llanos: Vast central/eastern savannas, rich wildlife (capybara, anteaters, birds).
• Amazonian Basin: South, rainforest, Canaima National Park, Angel Falls (world's highest, 979m).
• Guayana Highlands: Southeast, tepuis (table-top mountains), mineral-rich.

Water Bodies

• Caribbean Sea: North/NE coast, beaches, reefs.
• Atlantic Ocean: East coast.
• Lake Maracaibo: Largest in SA, vast oil reserves, tidal connection to Caribbean.
• Orinoco River: Longest, Amazon to Atlantic, vital transport/ecosystem.
• Angel Falls: On Churún River, Canaima.