Qara Su
Qara Su, Qarasu or Los Island, is an uninhabited sandy island south of the Bay of Baku, Azerbaijan.
Qara Su
Los Island | |
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Island of the Baku Archipelago | |
  Qara Su | |
| Coordinates: 39°50′N 49°32′E | |
| Country |  Azerbaijan |
| Region | Absheron Region |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.6 km2 (0.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
The island is part of the Baku Archipelago, which consists of the following islands: Boyuk Zira or Nargin, Dash Zira, Qum Island, Zenbil, Sangi-Mugan, Chikil, Qara Su, Khara Zira, Gil, Ignat Dash and a few smaller ones.[1]
Geography
Qara Su is an island of tectonic origin. It has a length of 1,160 metres (3,806 feet), and a width of 700 metres (2,297 feet). Formerly there were large gas fields on the island.
Qara Su is located about 8 km (5 mi) from the nearest shore;[2] its surrounding waters are very shallow.
Ecology
There is very little vegetation on the island due to oil pollution as well as other factors.
Caspian seals, sturgeon, and numerous types of birds, such as teal ducks, herring gulls, and grebes are some of the species that can be found on and around Qara Su Island.[3]
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