The river flows through Venezuela and, for a portion of its course, along the border with Colombia, eventually emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.
Its drainage basin encompasses a large part of northern South America.
The river winds through vast savannas and grasslands known as the Llanos.
The Orinoco serves as an important shipping route.
Furthermore, the basin is home to immense biodiversity, including unique animal species such as the giant otter, the Amazon river dolphin (boto), and various distinct species of fish.
For centuries, the river has been well-known due to explorers who searched—in vain—for the legendary golden city of El Dorado within its basin.
The region has been inhabited for thousands of years by various indigenous peoples.
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