Ankoko Island

1905 Map of Ankoko Island (shown in the circle)

Ankoko Island (Isla de Anacoco in Venezuela) is located at the confluence of the Cuyuni River and Wenamu River, at 6°43′N 61°8′W / 6.717°N 61.133°W / 6.717; -61.133, on the border between Venezuela and the disputed area of Guayana Esequiba.

Venezuela, which claims Guayana Esequiba, occupied and annexed the island in 1966 claiming it as part of its undisputed territory.

See also

• Gran Colombia
• Guayana Esequiba
• List of territorial disputes

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Coordinates: 6°43′N 61°8′W / 6.717°N 61.133°W / 6.717; -61.133