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 council GħajnsielemDemographicsPopulation0

Cominotto (Maltese: Kemmunett), sometimes referred to as Cominetto, is an uninhabited Mediterranean island off the northern coast of Gozo, Malta. 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 in Malta.

Geography

Cominotto covers an area of approximately 2.5 hectares (6.2 acres) and is characterized by its rugged coastline and rocky terrain. Despite its small size, Cominotto has a diverse range of wildlife, including several species of seabirds and predatory rats.^[1] In between Cominotto and neighboring island Comino lies the Blue Lagoon, a popular destination for tourists in the Maltese archipelago.^[2] Due to its ecological importance, Cominotto is part of a Special Protection Area.^[3]

History

Cominotto was used by the Romans as a hunting ground. In more recent centuries, the island has been primarily uninhabited.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ Ketija (2017-07-11). "Yelkouan Shearwaters and the threats of predators". BirdLife Malta. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
^ "Blue Lagoon Malta 101: All You Need to Know". MaltaCulture.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
^ "Protected Planet | 'Kemmuna, Kemmunett, Il-Ħaġriet ta Bejn il-Kmiemen u l-Iskoll ta Taħt il-Mazz'". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2024-06-20.