
Satellite image of the Paraguaná Peninsula
The 'Paraguaná Peninsula' is a
peninsula of
Venezuela, situated in the state of
Falcón. The island of
Aruba lies 27 km to the north.
Bonaire and
Curaçao are a slightly further away. The Paraguaná Peninsula is connected to the rest of the state by the
isthmus of
Médanos. The Peninsula contains
oil refineries, especially in the city of
Punto Fijo. The
oil is then shipped internationally through the port of
Amuay.

Satellite image of the Paraguaná Peninsula
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Images of the Paraguana Peninsula.