Buneh
Buneh (variously Jazīreh-ye Būneh) is a low-lying island in Khuzestan, Iran.
جزیره بونه | |
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  Buneh | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Persian Gulf |
| Coordinates | 30.1409°N 49.16755°E |
| Area | 250 ha (620 acres) |
| Highest elevation | 2 m (7 ft)[1] |
| Administration | |
| Province | Khuzestan |
Location and geography
Buneh Island is located in the far north of the Persian Gulf, at the mouth of Musa Bay, and is one of the four major islands in the estuary Hvor e-Musi. Nearby islands include Dara Island and Qabre Nakhoda Island.[2]
The island has an area of 2.5 km2 (1.0 sq mi) and from the mainland to the east is 3 km (2 mi) away. Buneh extending a length of 7 km (4 mi) in an east–west, and the maximum altitude is2 m (6 ft 7 in) above sea level
References
- "Jazīreh-ye Būneh". Geoview.info. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
- "Buneh Island". Persiangulf.tv. Archived from the original on 24 June 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2014.
Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf | ||
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