Laguna de la Restinga
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Laguna de la Restinga is a national park on the Isla Margarita, Nueva Esparta state, Venezuela. The main part of the park is a large salt lagoon, rich in fish and birdlife. It is on the Ramsar list of wetlands of international importance,[2] and is classified as an Important Bird Area.[3]
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Laguna de la Restinga | |
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Location | Isla Margarita, Venezuela |
Coordinates | 10°59′20″N 64.°09′10″W |
Area | 188 square kilometres (73 sq mi) |
Established | 6 February 1974 |
Governing body | INPARQUES |
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Designated | 4 September 1996 |
Reference no. | 857[1] |
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