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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