Double Island, Hong Kong

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Double Island (Chinese: 往灣洲) or Wong Wan Chau is an island located in the north-eastern part of Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of North District.

[edit] Geography

Double Island has an area of 2.13 km².[1] It is the second largest island in North District, the largest being Crooked Island. Its highest point is at 139 m.[2]

[edit] Conservation

Double Island is part of the Plover Cove (Extension) Country Park since 1979.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Survey and Mapping Office
  2. ^ K.W. Lai, S.D.G. Campbell & R. Shaw, Geology of the Northeastern New Territories, p. 15, Civil Engineering Dept, Geotechnical Engineering Office, December 1996
  3. ^ Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department: Plover Cove Country Park
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Coordinates: 22°30′45″N 114°18′37″E / 22.5125°N 114.31028°E / 22.5125; 114.31028


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