Saros Islands

Saros Islands (also called Üçadalar or Eşek Islands) are three small Aegean islands in the Gulf of Saros , Turkey. At 40°37′N 26°45′E they are administratively a part of Gelibolu ilçe (district) of Çanakkale Province.[1] The biggest of the three is Kaşık Island (also called Hedef or Yunus Island) at the west. The middle one is Ortanca (also called Defne Island ) and the smallest one to the east is Böcek Island.[2] The islands are uninhabited and they are controlled by the navy.

Saros Islands
Native name:
Saros Adaları
Saros Islands
Geography
LocationAegean Sea
Coordinates40°37′N 26°45′E
Administration
İl (province)Çanakkale Province
İlçeGelibolu

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