Natural regions of Venezuela

Because of its natural structure, Venezuela can be divided into eight very distinct natural regions. In the evaluation of a natural region, the human element is not present. The natural region groups of Venezuela formed as a consequence of the association of geo-physical elements such as: geological constitution, relief, climate, hydrography, vegetation, soils, among others.

Percentage area of Venezuelan natural regions

  Guayana (48.22%)
  Los Llanos (26.61%)
  Sistema Coriano (5.75%)
  Cordillera de La Costa (5.34%)
  Andes (5.16%)
  Orinoco Delta (4.76%)
  Maracaibo Basin (4.02%)
  Insular (0.14%)

The regional groups that make up the Venezuelan territory are:

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