Okinotorishima facts for kids
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| Location | Philippine Sea, Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 20°25′N 136°05′E / 20.417°N 136.083°E |
| Area | 7.8 km2 (3.0 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1.5 m (4.9 ft) |
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| Population | 0 |
Okinotorishima (沖ノ鳥島, Okinotori-shima) is an uninhabited Japanese island in the Philippine Sea. The 3-sq.-mile atoll is part of the Palau-Kyushu Ridge.
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History
Okinotorishima is one of the Pacific Ocean islands known as Ogasawara, Tokyo.
Japan claims the waters around the island as an Exclusive Economic Zone {EEZ); but this is disputed by China.
Geography
The Japanese government identifies Okinotori as Japan's southernmost island. It is 1,700 kilometres south of central Tokyo.
Okinotori is at a militarily strategic point. It is midway between Taiwan and Guam.
Images for kids
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Map of Okinotorishima
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Location of Okinotorishima and details of the island
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Satellite Image
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Exclusive economic zone of Japan. The lowermost purple near-circle is the area around Okinotorishima
See also
In Spanish: Okinotorishima para niños
