Asia Continental North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plains Tiny Island Untouched Wilderness

Ostrovok Nansikan

Asia Continental North Pacific Ocean Pacific Ocean Plains Tiny Island Untouched Wilderness

Ostrovok Nansikan, Russia

Added on 7 January 2024

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0.114 km²

Coastline: 2.672 km

Landform: Plains

0 / km²

UTC+11:00

Tree Cover: 62%

Open Woodland

Russia

Closest neighboring island: Ostrov Prokof’yeva

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

Size: 0.114 km²
Coastline: 2.7 km
Ocean: Pacific Ocean
Sea: Sea of Okhotsk
Continent: Asia

Ostrovok Nansikan is a Tiny Island spanning 0.114 km² with a coastline of 2.7 km.

Archipel: –

Tectonic Plate: Eurasia – One of the world’s largest tectonic plates, the Eurasian Plate covers a significant portion of Europe and Asia. It’s characterized by diverse geological features, including the Ural Mountains, the European Plain, and the Himalayas formed from its collision with the Indian Plate.

The geographic heart of the island is pinpointed at these coordinates:
Latitude: 57.44913145 / Longitude: 139.84873245

Climate and weather of Ostrovok Nansikan

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 Ostrovok Nansikan

Timezone: UTC+11:00
Timezone places: Asia/Vladivostok
Max. Elevation: 5 m
Mean Elevation: 3 m
Vegetation: Open Woodland
Tree Coverage: 62%

The mean elevation is 3 m. The highest elevation on the island reaches approximately 5 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: 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. Ostrovok Nansikan has a tree cover of 62 %.

Vegetation: 1 vegetation zones – Minimal Diversity Island
These islands exhibit the most basic level of ecological diversity, often characterized by a single dominant vegetation type. This could be due to extreme environmental conditions, limited land area, or significant human impact. They represent unique ecosystems where specific species have adapted to thrive in these singular environments.

Infrastructure and Travelling to Ostrovok Nansikan

Does the island have a public airport? no.
There is no public and scheduled airport on Ostrovok Nansikan. The nearest airport is Okhotsk Airport, located 417 km away.

Does the island have a major port? no.
There are no major ports on Ostrovok Nansikan. The closest major port is OKHOTSK IY REYD, approximately 429 km away.

The mean population of Ostrovok Nansikan is 0 per km². Ostrovok Nansikan is Uninhabited. The island belongs to Russia.

Continuing your journey, Ostrov Prokof’yeva is the next notable island, situated merely km away.

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Russia is classified as Emerging region: BRIC: Brazil, Russia, India, and China – Economies noted for their rapid growth and increasing influence on global affairs. The level of income is Upper middle income.

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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.

Ostrovok Nansikan

Geography and size of Ostrovok Nansikan

Climate and weather of Ostrovok Nansikan

Topography and nature of Ostrovok Nansikan

Infrastructure and Travelling to Ostrovok Nansikan

News – Latest Updates and Headlines from Ostrovok Nansikan

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