Asia Continental Hills North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Small Island Untouched Wilderness

Ostrov Krayniy

Asia Continental Hills North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Small Island Untouched Wilderness

Ostrov Krayniy, Russia

Added on 6 January 2024

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1.963 km²

Coastline: 11.240 km

Landform: Hills

0 / km²

UTC+12:00

Tree Cover: 72%

Open Woodland

Russia

Closest neighboring island: Ostrov Tretiy

Welcome to Ostrov Krayniy, a Continental island in the Sea of Okhotsk, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Ostrov Krayniy 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 Ostrov Krayniy

Size: 1.963 km²
Coastline: 11.2 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: Sea of Okhotsk
Continent: Asia

Ostrov Krayniy is a Small Island spanning 2 km² with a coastline of 11.2 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: 61.45740106 / Longitude: 163.00744269

Climate and weather of Ostrov Krayniy

Climate Zone: Continental
Climate Details: Subarctic Climate
Temperature: Cold Summer

Climate Characteristics: Characterized by long, extremely cold winters and short, cool summers, often found in northern latitudes of North America and Eurasia.

Topography and nature of Ostrov Krayniy

Timezone: UTC+12:00
Timezone places: Asia/Kamchatka
Max. Elevation: 207 m
Mean Elevation: 168 m
Vegetation: Open Woodland
Tree Coverage: 72%

The mean elevation is 168 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 207 meters above sea level. The island is characterized by Hills: Gently sloping landforms with rounded tops, having a maximum elevation between 200 and 500 meters. Hills contribute to a varied landscape on islands.

Dominating Vegetation: Open Woodland
Characterized by sparsely distributed trees with open canopy allowing sunlight to penetrate, supporting grasses and shrubs underneath. Often found in drier or transitional environments. Ostrov Krayniy has a tree cover of 72 %.

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 Ostrov Krayniy

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Ostrov Krayniy. The nearest airport is Chaybukha Airport, located 274 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Ostrov Krayniy. The closest major port is NIKOL SKOYE, approximately 769 km away.

The mean population of Ostrov Krayniy is 0 per km². Ostrov Krayniy is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Russia.

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

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News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Ostrov Krayniy

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