Dry Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Oceania Plains Tiny Island Untouched Wilderness

False Island

Dry Indian Ocean Indian Ocean Oceania Plains Tiny Island Untouched Wilderness

False Island, Australia

Added on 7 January 2024

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0.135 km²

Coastline: 1.424 km

Landform: Plains

0 / km²

UTC+08:00

Tree Cover: 100%

Evergreen Needleleaf Forest

Australia

Closest neighboring island: Barrow

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

Size: 0.135 km²
Coastline: 1.4 km
Ocean: Indian Ocean
Sea: Indian Ocean
Continent: Oceania

False Island is a Tiny Island spanning 0.135 km² with a coastline of 1.4 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: -30.43539886 / Longitude: 117.25836221

Climate and weather of False Island

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 False Island

Timezone: UTC+08:00
Timezone places: Australia/Perth
Max. Elevation: 76 m
Mean Elevation: 22 m
Vegetation: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Tree Coverage: 100%

The mean elevation is 22 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 76 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: Evergreen Needleleaf Forest
Dominated by evergreen coniferous trees such as pines and firs, which retain their needle-like leaves throughout the year. These forests are often found in cooler climates. False Island has a tree cover of 100 %.

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 False Island

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on False Island. The nearest airport is Albany Airport, located 41 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on False Island. The closest major port is ALBANY, approximately 32 km away.

The mean population of False Island is 0 per km². False Island is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Australia.

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

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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 False Island

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

False Island

Geography and size of False Island

Climate and weather of False Island

Topography and nature of False Island

Infrastructure and Travelling to False Island

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from False Island

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