Zirku Island
Native name: زركوه | |
|---|---|
  Zirku | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Persian Gulf |
| Coordinates | 24°52′42″N 53°4′30″E / 24.87833°N 53.07500°E |
| Area | 7.47 km2 (2.88 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi |
Zirku Island (
northwest of the city of Abu Dhabi and belongs to the United Arab Emirates. The island is 7.47 km2 (2.88 sq mi) in size[1] and has a height of 161 meters (528 ft).[2]
Until 1978, Zirku was a refuge for
freshwater resources and was therefore never naturally inhabited.[3]
See also
- Sir Abu Nuʽayr
References
- ^ PNAS Islands Database
- ^ Kartenblatt 1:500.000
- ^ Silvia Radan: An exotic island you cannot visit (24. August 2015)
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