East Intercourse

Welcome to East Intercourse, a Dry island in the Indian Ocean, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes East Intercourse 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 East Intercourse

Size: 2.459 km²
Coastline: 8 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Indian Ocean
Continent: Oceania

East Intercourse is a Small Island spanning 2.5 km² with a coastline of 8 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Australia – A major tectonic plate covering Australia, New Zealand, and parts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, known for its relative stability and occasional seismic activity.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: -20.65370267 / Longitude: 116.68296643

Climate and weather of East Intercourse

Climate Zone: Dry
Climate Details: Hot Deserts Climate
Temperature: Hot

Climate Characteristics: Dominated by extremely hot temperatures, this climate is marked by minimal rainfall and barren landscapes. Nights often experience drastic temperature drops.

Topography and nature of East Intercourse

Timezone: UTC+08:00
Timezone places: Australia/Perth
Max. Elevation: 18 m
Mean Elevation: 10 m
Vegetation: Sparse Vegetation
Tree Coverage: 94%

The mean elevation is 10 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 18 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: Sparse Vegetation
These regions have limited plant growth, typically due to extreme conditions like aridity or poor soils. Vegetation is scattered and consists of hardy plant species. East Intercourse has a tree cover of 94 %.

Vegetation: 2 vegetation zones – Low Diversity Island
Islands with two distinct vegetation zones offer slightly more ecological variety. These zones could be due to differences in elevation, moisture, or other environmental factors. While still limited in biodiversity, these islands may offer a contrast between the two zones, such as a coastline with mangroves and an inland area with grassland.

Infrastructure and Travelling to East Intercourse

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on East Intercourse. The nearest airport is Karratha Airport, located 11 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on East Intercourse. The closest major port is DAMPIER, approximately 3 km away.

The mean population of East Intercourse is 0 per km². East Intercourse is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Australia.

Continuing your journey, East lewis is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

Australia is classified as Developed region: nonG7: Developed economies outside of the Group of Seven, characterized by high income and advanced economic structures. The level of income is High income: OECD.

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from East Intercourse

Stay informed with the most recent news and important headlines from East Intercourse. 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.