Paraguaná Peninsula

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Satellite image of the Paraguaná Peninsula
Satellite image of the Paraguaná Peninsula

The Paraguaná Peninsula is a peninsula in Venezuela, situated in the state of Falcón. The island of Aruba lies 27 km to the north. Bonaire and Curaçao are slightly further away. The Paraguaná Peninsula is connected to the rest of the state by the isthmus of Médanos. The Peninsula contains oil refineries, especially in the city of Punto Fijo. The output of these refinieries is shipped internationally through the port of Amuay.

Satellite image of the Paraguaná Peninsula
Satellite image of the Paraguaná Peninsula

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Coordinates: 12°00′N 70°00′W / 12, -70