Federal Dependencies

The Federal Dependencies comprise 72 islands extending across 900 kilometers along the Venezuelan coast in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Venezuela.

Indigenous Caribs first inhabited the Los Roques Archipelago around 1200 BC, establishing settlements for food gathering and salt collection from natural deposits.

The region maintains a distinct maritime identity through its scattered communities, where local inhabitants practice traditional fishing methods passed through generations.

Gran Roque serves as the administrative center for the Federal Dependencies, with direct governance operating under the central authority in Caracas.

The territory encompasses six major coral reef systems that support over 500 fish species and 200 crustacean varieties across its marine ecosystem.

Location: Venezuela

Inception: 1945

Part of: Lesser Antilles, Leeward Antilles

GPS coordinates: 10.92982,-65.35696

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:44