Los Roques Archipelago
The Los Roques Archipelago (Spanish: Archipiélago de Los Roques) is a federal dependency of Venezuela consisting of approximately 350 islands, cays, and islets in a total area of 40.61 square kilometers. The archipelago is located 128 kilometers (80 mi) directly north of the port of La Guaira, in the Caribbean Sea.
Native name: Dependencia Federal Archipiélago Los Roques Nickname: Los Roques | |
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Los Roques Archipiélago Los Roques Archipiélago | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Caribbean Sea |
| Coordinates | 11°51′27″N 66°45′27″W |
| Total islands | 350 |
| Major islands | Gran Roque |
| Area | 40.61 km2 (15.68 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 120 m (390 ft) |
| Highest point | Cerro El Cabezón |
| Administration | |
Venezuela | |
| Federal dependencies of Venezuela | |
| Largest settlement | Gran Roque |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 3,100 (2014) |
| Pop. density | 44.32/km2 (114.79/sq mi) |
| Official name | Parque Nacional Archipiélago Los Roques |
| Designated | 4 September 1996 |
| Reference no. | 856 |
The islands' pristine coral reef attracts many wealthy visitors, especially from Europe, some of whom come in their own yachts and anchor in the inner, protected shallow waters. Development and tourism are controlled.
Because of the wide variety of seabirds and rich aquatic life, the Venezuelan government declared Los Roques a National Park in 1972.
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