Atlantic Ocean Continental North America North Atlantic Ocean Plains Small Island Untouched Wilderness

Birchy Island

Atlantic Ocean Continental North America North Atlantic Ocean Plains Small Island Untouched Wilderness

Birchy Island, Canada

Added on 30 December 2023

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3.827 km²

Coastline: 12.923 km

Landform: Plains

UTC-03:30

Tree Cover: 61%

Deciduous Needleleaf Forest

Canada

Closest neighboring island: Thwart Island

Welcome to Birchy Island, a Continental island in the Labrador Sea, part of the majestic Atlantic Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Birchy Island unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond. Dive into the details:

Geography and Size: Explore the island’s size and location.
Climate and Weather: Weather patterns and temperature.
Topography and Nature: Uncover the natural wonders of the island.
Infrastructure and Travelling: Insights on reaching, staying, and making the most of your visit.
News and Headlines: Latest News.

Geography and size of Birchy Island

Size: 3.827 km²
Coastline: 12.9 km
Ocean: Atlantic Ocean
Sea: Labrador Sea
Continent: North America

Birchy Island is a Small Island spanning 3.8 km² with a coastline of 12.9 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: North America – Covers North America and parts of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, characterized by diverse geological features and varying levels of seismic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 49.3478168 / Longitude: -55.00780226

Climate and weather of Birchy Island

Climate Zone: Continental
Climate Details: Warm-Summer Humid Continental Climate
Temperature: Warm Summer

Climate Characteristics: Features warm summers and cold winters with consistent precipitation, common in higher latitudes.

Topography and nature of Birchy Island

Timezone: UTC-03:30
Timezone places: America/St_Johns
Max. Elevation: 65 m
Mean Elevation: 28 m
Vegetation: Deciduous Needleleaf Forest
Tree Coverage: 61%

The mean elevation is 28 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 65 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Plains: Flat, low-lying lands characterized by a maximum elevation of up to 200 meters. On islands, plains are typically coastal lowlands or central flat areas.

Dominating Vegetation: Deciduous Needleleaf Forest
Consists of needleleaf trees that shed their needles annually. This type of forest is less common and can be found in certain cold, northern regions. Birchy Island has a tree cover of 61 %.

Vegetation: 4 vegetation zones – Diverse Island
Four distinct vegetation zones mark these islands as ecologically diverse. They might feature varied landscapes such as forests, beaches, grasslands, and rocky areas. Such diversity reflects the island’s complex ecological interactions and varied habitats, which can support a rich array of wildlife and plant species.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Birchy Island

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Birchy Island. The nearest airport is Gander International Airport / CFB Gander, located 67 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Birchy Island. The closest major port is PORT DE ST PIERRE, approximately 117 km away.

The mean population of Birchy Island is 0 per km². Birchy Island is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Canada.

The name of the island resonates across different cultures and languages. Here is how it is known around the world: Arabic: نيوفاوندلاند; German: Neufundland; Spanish: Isla de Terranova; French: Terre-Neuve; Portuguese: Terra Nova; Russian: Ньюфаундленд; Chinese: 纽芬兰岛

Continuing your journey, Thwart Island is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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Canada is classified as Developed region: G7: Group of Seven – Major advanced economies, including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The level of income is High income: OECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Birchy Island

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from Birchy Island. Here’s a roundup of the latest developments.

Please note: The data used here has been primarily extracted from satellite readings. Deviations from exact values may occur, particularly regarding the height of elevations and population density. Land area and coastline measurements refer to average values at mean high tide.

Birchy Island

Geography and size of Birchy Island

Climate and weather of Birchy Island

Topography and nature of Birchy Island

Infrastructure and Travelling to Birchy Island

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Birchy Island

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