Nueva Esparta
Also known as Nueva Esparta State
state of Venezuela
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Nueva Esparta is a state located on the Venezuelan coast, known primarily for its island territories. It is historically and economically significant to Venezuela as a center of pearl fishing and tourism.
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- www.estadonuevaesparta.com
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The Nueva Esparta State (in Spanish: Estado Nueva Esparta, pronounced [esˈtaðo ˈnweβa esˈpaɾta]) is one of the 23 states of Venezuela. It comprises Margarita Island, Coche, and the lightly inhabited Cubagua.
The state is located off the northeast Caribbean coast of Venezuela. The main island of Margarita has an area of 1,020 km (390 sq mi). Its capital city is La Asunción, and the main urban center is Porlamar.