| Venezuela was previously known as Bolivarian | | | | The Bolivar Fuerte, or VEF, has been introduced as a |
| Republic of Venezuela. It is a South American country, | | | | new currency. The Bolivar VEB was running till 2007. |
| which has various islands in the Caribbean Sea along | | | | Still few modifications are being expected, which will go |
| with its mainland. Guyana is located to the east, while | | | | till 2009. Visitors are, however, advised to carry US |
| Colombia is to its west. Brazil surrounds the southern | | | | dollars when visiting Venezuela as it is accepted nearly |
| side of the country. | | | | all over the country in major and mid-sized cities. |
| Located in the northern hemisphere, the country is | | | | Currency exchange offices like Bureau de Change |
| quite near the equator. Trinidad and Tobago, and | | | | offices, or banks such as Banco Mercantil can be |
| Barbados come under its neighborhood. | | | | found in every frequently visited city where the dollars |
| A different natural touch, petroleum industry and the | | | | can be changed. In addition, you can change currency |
| diverse environment are the main characteristics of | | | | in hotels. The good thing is that any left over |
| Venezuela. Since it has a diverse ecological | | | | Venezuelan currency can be exchanged to dollars |
| environment, Venezuela is able to occupy a space | | | | before leaving the country. This can be done at the |
| among world's 17 most mega diverse countries. | | | | airport. |
| The human crowd, residing and working can be found | | | | Another, but not such a fruitful option, is using credit or |
| in north of the country. Caracas, Barquisimeto, | | | | a debit card. A number of ATMs accept Visa, Master |
| Maracay, and Maracaibo are some of main cities. | | | | card and American Express card. |