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Archipiélago Las Aves
Las Aves
Map
Geography
LocationCaribbean Sea
Coordinates11°57′23″N 67°25′51″W / 11.95639°N 67.43083°W / 11.95639; -67.43083
Area3.35 km2 (1.29 sq mi)
Highest elevation16 m (52 ft)
Administration
Venezuela Venezuela
StatusFederal Dependency

The Las Aves Archipelago is a pristine archipelago in the Caribbean Sea, and is part of the Federal Dependencies of Venezuela. It is located north of the Venezuelan states of Aragua and Carabobo, between the Dutch island Bonaire in the west, and the Los Roques Archipelago in the east, at 12°00′N 67°40′W / 12.000°N 67.667°W / 12.000; -67.667. The prime economic importance of the islands lies in fishing. "Las Aves" translates to "The Birds" in English.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Vila, Marco Aurelio. 1967: Aspectos geográficos de las Dependencias Federales. Corporación Venezolana de Fomento. Caracas. 115p.
  2. ^ Cervigon, Fernando. 1995: Las Dependencias Federales. Academia Nacional de la Historia. Caracas. 193p.
  3. ^ Hernández Caballero, Serafín (Editor). 1998: Gran Enciclopedia de Venezuela. Editorial Globe, C.A. Caracas. 10 volúmenes. ISBN 980-6427-00-9 ISBN 980-6427-10-6

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