Gwa Kyun
Gwa Kyun,[1] also known as Gwa Chaung,[2] is a small island off the coast of Rakhine State, Burma.
Gwa Kyun | |
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  Gwa Kyun | |
| Coordinates: 17°34′21″N 94°31′00″E | |
| Country | Myanmar |
| State | Rakhine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.3 km2 (0.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+6:30 (Myanmar Standard Time) |
Geography
Gwa Kyun is 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) long and 0.4 kilometres (0.25 mi) wide in its widest point. The island is wooded, rising to a height of 44 m. Its western coast is rocky, while its eastern shore is a white sandy beach. Gwa Kyun is located 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) to the west of the nearest point in the mainland coast.[3]
See also
- List of islands of Burma
References
- Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 India & Bay of Bengal. Enroute. National Geospatial-intelligence Agency (Feb 1, 2007). p. 172
- Mapcarta - Gwa Chaung
- GoogleEarth
External links
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