Zapatera is a

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located in the southern part of

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. It forms the island of Isla Zapatera in the

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. Isla Zapatera constitutes one of 78

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. As of 1850, Zapatera was described "uninhabited" by

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writer John Baily. The archaeological site of Zapatera is located on the island.

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