Los Testigos Islands
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Introduction
Los Testigos Islands (Witnesses Islands) are a group of islands in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. They are a part of the Dependencias Federales of Venezuela. Los Testigos Islands are located about 400 km (248 miles) northeast of Caracas and about 80 km (48 miles) northeast of Isla Margarita. 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. The archipelago has an area of 6.53 square km (2.52 square miles) and consists of 6 major islands and a number of smaller rock islets.
The larger islands are:
- Isla Testigo Grande, main island
- Isla Conejo, east of the main island
- Isla Iguana, south of the main island
- Isla Morro Blanco, south of the main island
- Isla Noreste, northeast of the main island
- Isla Rajada, east of the main island
Source: Wikipedia:Los Testigos Islands
See also
- Venezuela
- Caribbean
- Leeward Antilles
- The Leeward Antilles comprise (roughly from west to east):
- ABC islands:
- Venezuelan archipelago:
- Las Aves Archipelago
- Los Roques Archipelago
- La Orchilla
- Los Testigos Islands
- Though nearby, Isla Margarita is not included in this island group.
