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Ou Island (Nanjō)
Islet in the Okinawa Islands, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ou Island (奥武島, Ōjima) is a small islet located in the Okinawa Islands of Japan.[1] It's administered by the town of Nanjō, and a bridge connects both entities.
Quick Facts Native name: 奥武島, Geography ...
Native name: 奥武島 | |
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![]() Aerial view of Ōjima | |
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Geography | |
Coordinates | 26°07′47″N 127°46′24″E |
Archipelago | Ryukyu Islands |
Area | 0.23 km2 (0.089 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Okinawa Prefecture | |
Nanjō City |
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The island is known for its abundance of seafood due to Ōjima being a fishing village.[1][2] The Hari, a dragon boat racing festival, is performed there.[1]