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Los Testigos Islands
Los Testigos Islands
about 80 km (48 miles) northeast of Isla Margarita. The coordinates of the main island are 11°22′59″N 63°05′50″W / 11.38306°N 63.09722°W / 11.38306; -63.09722. The archipelago has an area of 6.53 square km (2.52 square miles) (1) and consists of 6 major islands and a number of smaller rock islets. The larger islands are: Los Testigos Islands • Isla Testigo Grande, main island • Isla Conejo, east of the main island Geography • Isla Iguana, south of the main island Caribbean Sea Location • Isla Morro Blanco, south of the main island Coordinates 11°22′59″N 63°05′50″W / • Isla Noreste, northeast of the main island 11.38306°N 63.09722°W / 11.38306; -63.09722 • Isla Rajada, east of the main island The larger rock islets are: Country • El Chivo Venezuela • Peñón de Fuera The population is about 200 inhabitants (according to 2001 census) mostly being fishing families. There is a small military base operated by the Venezuelan navy on the main island.
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History
In 1938 the islands were put under the administration of the Ministerio del Interior y de Justicia (Ministry of Interior and Justice) (2) as part of the Dependencias Federales. On August 9, 1972 the islands, together with the other islands of the Dependencias Federales, were declared a national park (3) with the park being established on august 18th.
Federal dependencies of Venezuela
Los Testigos Islands (Spanish: Islas Los Testigos, Witnesses Islands) are a group of islands in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. They are a part of the Dependencias Federales (Federal Dependencies) of Venezuela.
External links
• About Los Testigos Islands • Map of the Dependencias Federales with location of the Los Testigos Islands • Map of Los Testigos Islands Coordinates: 11.38306°N -63.09722 11°22′59″N 63.09722°W 63°05′50″W / / 11.38306;
Geography
The Los Testigos Islands are located about 400 km (248 miles) northeast of Caracas and
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Los Testigos Islands
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