Cubagua Island
Cubagua Island or Isla de Cubagua (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈisla ðe kuˈβaɣwa]) is the smallest and least populated of the three islands constituting the Venezuelan state of Nueva Esparta, after Margarita Island and Coche Island. It is located 16 kilometres (10 mi) north of the Araya Peninsula, the closest mainland area.
Native name: Isla de Cubagua | |
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Map of Cubagua Island | |
Cubagua Island within Nueva Esparta | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Caribbean Sea |
| Coordinates | 10°48′42″N 64°11′35″W |
| Archipelago | Nueva Esparta |
| Highest elevation | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Administration | |
Venezuela | |
| Region | Insular |
| State | Nueva Esparta |
| Municipality | Tubores |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Cubaguense |
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