Cominotto

Small island off Malta
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36°00′49″N 14°19′11.9″E / 36.01361°N 14.319972°E / 36.01361; 14.319972ArchipelagoMaltese IslandsTotal islands7Major islands1Area0.25 km2 (0.097 sq mi)Length396 m (1299 ft)Width31.89–475.3 m (104.6–1,559.4 ft)Coastline1.72 km (1.069 mi)Highest elevation44 ft (13.4 m)Administration
Malta
RegionGozoLocal councilGħajnsielemDemographicsPopulation0

Cominotto (Maltese: Kemmunett), sometimes referred to as Cominetto, is an uninhabited Mediterranean island off the northern coast of the island of Gozo, Malta.[1][2][3] It is located near the larger island of Comino and is part of the Maltese archipelago. Measuring 0.25 square kilometres (0.10 sq mi) in area, it is the largest uninhabited island of Malta. Cominotto lies 100 metres (328 feet) to the north-west of Comino. The island has multiple tourist attractions.

Geography

Cominotto covers an area of approximately 2.5 hectares (6.2 acres), and is characterized by its rugged coastline and rocky terrain. Between Comino and Cominotto, lies the Blue Lagoon, popular among snorkelers.[4] Despite its small size, Cominotto has a diverse range of wildlife, including several species of seabirds that inhabit the island's cliffs. Due to its ecological importance, Cominotto is part of a protected area.

History

Cominotto has a long history, dating back to ancient times when it was used by the Romans, as a hunting ground. In more recent centuries, the island has been primarily uninhabited.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Comino & Cominotto in Gozo". www.responsibletravel.com. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  2. ^ "Attraction". Visit Malta. Retrieved 2022-09-05.
  3. ^ "ซีรี่ย์จีนพากย์ไทย". Casual Monday. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Sailing directions for the Mediterranean: France, west coast of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily, including adjacent islands". 1958.
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