La Tortuga Island
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For other islands with similar names, see Tortuga Island.
La Tortuga Island (Spanish: Isla La Tortuga; "La Tortuga" means literally "the turtle") is an uninhabited island of Venezuela, the largest in the Federal Dependencies of Venezuela. It is part of a group of islands that include the Tortuguillos and Cayo Herradura. Isla La Tortuga has an area of 156 km2 (60 sq mi).[1][2][3][4]
Quick Facts Native name: Isla La Tortuga, Geography ...
Native name: Isla La Tortuga | |
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Geography | |
Location | Caribbean Sea |
Coordinates | 10°55′54″N 65°18′29″W |
Major islands | 1 |
Area | 156.60 km2 (60.46 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 45 m (148 ft) |
Highest point | Altos de Garambeo |
Administration | |
Federal dependencies of Venezuela |
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