Oil money has turned the country into one of the most industrialized and wealthy states on the continent. Caracas, the capital, is indeed a modern large and vibrant city. The country’s Caribbean coastline is long and spectacular. To the west lies the northern tip of the great Andean mountain range; whilst to the south lies the wilderness area of the Amazon basin. Probably the most fascinating area to visit is the south east of Venezuela, the land of the tepuis, flat-topped mountains, savanna plains, rivers and waterfalls. The Angel Falls are the highest in the world.