Okinotorishima
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Philippine Sea, Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 20°25′N 136°05′E / 20.417°N 136.083°E |
| Area | 7.8 km2 (3.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) |
| Country | |
Japan | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
History
Okinotorishima is one of the Pacific Ocean islands known as Ogasawara, Tokyo.[1]
Japan claims the waters around the island as an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ); but this is disputed by China.[2]
Geography
The Japanese government identifies Okinotori as Japan's southernmost island. It is 1,700 kilometres south of central Tokyo.[2]
Okinotori is at a militarily strategic point. It is midway between Taiwan and Guam.[1]
Okinotorishima Media
Location of Okinotorishima and details of the island
- OkinotorishimaNASA
Exclusive economic zone of Japan. The lowermost purple near-circle is the area around Okinotorishima
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Onishi, Norimitsu. "Japan and China Dispute a Pacific Islet," The New York Times. July 10, 2005. Retrieved 2012-10-5.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Japan hopes to build lighthouse on atoll disputed with China," Xinhua (China). August 5, 2005. Retrieved 2012-10-5.
