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Gulf of Venezuela

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An inlet of the Caribbean Sea between Venezuela and Colombia's Guajira Peninsula, connected to Lake Maracaibo by a narrow strait. Its waters and seabed are a significant source of offshore petroleum.

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Area (sq km)
17,840 1
Connections

Borders

Colombia, Countries
Venezuela, Countries
Sources
1. Gulf of Venezuela (Wikipedia)
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area = 17840 km2
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Wikidata: Gulf of Venezuela
Wikidata Q210305, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source

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