Federal dependencies of Venezuela
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| Area | 342 km² |
| Population | 2245 hab. |
| Capital | N/A |
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The Federal Dependencies of Venezuela encompass all of Venezuela's off shore islands in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Venezuela. These islands, with a total area of 342 square kilometres, are sparsely populated - according to official sources only 3000 people live there permanently, with another hundred from Margarita Island who live there seasonally to engage in fishing. Local government is under the authority of the mayor of Caracas.
[edit] Geography
The federal dependencies are composed of 600 islands and smaller formations; many have an area of less than 10 000 square metres and are essentially simple rocks. The largest island, La Tortuga, accounts for almost half of the territory of the federal dependencies .
[edit] Principal Islands and Groups
- Aves Island (Isla de Aves)
- Las Aves Archipelago
- Blanquilla Island
- Los Frailes Archipelago
- Isla La Sola
- Isla de Patos
- Los Hermanos Archipelago
- Los Monjes Archipelago
- Orchilla Island
- Los Roques Archipelago
- Los Testigos Islands
- La Tortuga Island (Isla de Tortuga)
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