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Size in Diameter: 12,100 KM (7,600 MI)
Length of Day: 117 Earth Days
Length of Year: 225 Earth Days
Temperature-Hot: 600 C (1,100 F)
Temperature-Cold: 200 C (360 F)
Moons: 0
Fact: Venus has been nicknamed the Earth's Twin because it is nearly the exact same size in diameter
Fact: The entire planet of Venus is actually hotter than Mercury because it is surrounded by a very thick atmoshere
Fact: Venus was named after the Roman god of love and beauty
fact: Venus is sometimes called the "morning star" or "evening star"

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