Isla Margarita
Island in the Caribbean Sea
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Isla de Margarita, part of Venezuela, lies in the Caribbean Sea about 40 kilometers north of the mainland. It’s a popular holiday destination, comprising 2 peninsulas linked by the sand and mangroves of the Laguna de la Restinga national park....
Area: 394 mi²
Language: Spanish
Coordinates: 10°59′13″N 63°56′08″W / 10.98694°N 63.93556°W
Highest elevation: 920 m (3020 ft)
Highest point: Cerro Grande (Cerro San Juan)
Largest settlement: Porlamar (pop. 85,000)
Length: 78 km (48.5 mi)
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