Los Roques Archipelago

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Introduction

Los Roques islands are a federal dependency of Venezuela, consisting of about 350 islands, cays or islets. The archipelago is located 80 miles (128 km) directly north of the port of La Guaira, and is a 40-minute flight, has a total area of 40.61 square kilometres. Being almost an untouched coral reef, it attracts many visitors, especially from Europe, some of which come in their own yachts and anchor in the inner, protected shallow waters. However, development and tourism are controlled. It has a population of about 1,500 permanent inhabitants and receives approximately 70,000 visitors a year. Wikipedia:Los Roques archipelago

See also

• Venezuela
• Caribbean
  • Leeward Antilles
  • The Leeward Antilles comprise (roughly from west to east):
  • ABC islands:
    • Aruba (Netherlands)
    • Bonaire (BES islands, Netherlands)
    • Curaçao (Netherlands)
  • Venezuelan archipelago:
    • Las Aves Archipelago
    • Los Roques Archipelago
    • La Orchilla
    • Los Testigos Islands

Though nearby, Isla Margarita is not included in this island group.