Tiburón Island
Island in the Gulf of California, off the coast of Mexico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tiburón Island is the largest island in the Gulf of California and the largest island in Mexico, with an area of 1,201 square kilometres (464 sq mi).[1] It was made a nature reserve in 1963 by President Adolfo López Mateos.[2][3][full citation needed]
Quick Facts Native name: Tahejöc, Etymology ...
Native name: Tahejöc | |
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Etymology | Spanish word meaning 'shark' |
Geography | |
Location | Gulf of California |
Coordinates | 28°59′20″N 112°22′23″W |
Archipelago | Islas Grandés |
Area | 1,201 km2 (464 sq mi) |
Administration | |
State | Sonora |
Demographics | |
Population | 0 |
Languages | Seri (formerly) |
Ethnic groups | Seri (formerly) |
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