Tinhosa Grande
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tinhosa Grande is an uninhabited islet in São Tomé and Príncipe, located 23 km (14 mi) southwest of the island of Príncipe and 124 km (77 mi) northeast of the island of São Tomé. Together with the smaller islet Tinhosa Pequena, 4 kilometers to its north, it forms the Pedras Tinhosas group. It is 55 metres high,[1] and its area is 20 hectares (49 acres).[2]
Map of São Tomé and Príncipe with Tinhosa Grande on the top | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | São Tomé and Príncipe, SW of Príncipe |
| Coordinates | 1.3421°N 7.2917°E |
| Archipelago | Pedras Tinhosas |
| Area | 0.2 km2 (0.077 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Since 2012, it forms a part of the UNESCO's Island of Príncipe Biosphere Reserve.[3] A species of skinks found on the islet, Trachylepis adamastor, was first described in 2015.[4][5]
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