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Island within Ryukyu Islands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kuroshima (黒島; Yaeyama: Ffusïma, Okinawan: Kurushima), also known as "Kuro Island", is an island in Taketomi Town, Okinawa, Japan, part of the Yaeyama archipelago. The island has the approximate shape of a heart symbol when viewed from the air, and is marketed as "Heart Island". The name means "Black Island".
The island has an area of about 10 km2 (4 sq mi) and a population of approximately 210 as of 2006[update]. Kuroshima is a comparatively flat island, as the highest point is just 15 metres (49 ft) above sea level.
Cattle raising is a major economic activity and a yearly "cow festival" is held. Sometimes the island is marketed as "Island of Cows" as well, as there are more cows than inhabitants living on it. Tourist activities include diving and sunbathing.
Kuroshima has various sights to offer:
Kuroshima can be reached by ferry from Ishigaki several times a day. Bikes are for hire at the small harbour in the north of the island. All the sights can easily be reached on foot. There are several guest houses (minshuku) on Kuroshima. In the village, there is a shop and a post offices which serves as a bank as well.
The Taketomi town authorities maintain a single combined elementary and junior high school on the island: Kuroshima Elementary and Junior High School (竹富町立黒島小中学校).[2]
For public senior high school students may attend schools of the Okinawa Prefectural Board of Education.
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