Lavan Island
Persian: جزیره لاوان | |
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 Lavan Island (Iran) | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Persian Gulf |
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| Area | 78 km2 (30 sq mi) |
| Length | 23.5 km (14.6 mi) |
| Width | 4.8 km (2.98 mi) |
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| Province | Hormozgan |
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| Foundation | concrete base |
| Construction | metal skeletal tower |
| Shape | square pyramidal skeletal tower[1][2] |
| Focal height | 54 metres (177 ft) |
| Range | 15 nautical miles (28 km; 17 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl (3) W 12s. |
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Lawan Island (Persian: جزیرهٔ لاوان) (traditionally known as hidden pearl island or Sheikh Shoeyb island) is an Iranian island in the Persian Gulf. The 78 square kilometres (30 sq mi) island has one of the four major terminals for export of crude oil in Iran alongside Kharg island. Lavan island sits on top of Lawan gas field, containing 9.5 trillion cubic feet (2.7×1011 cubic metres) of gas.[3] Administratively, the island forms part of the Lawan Rural District in Kish District, Bandar Lengeh County, Hormozgan province. The island is served by Lawan Airport.
Climate
[edit | edit source]The air of Lavan is warm and humid and its soil is fertile. Agriculture is not possible in Lavan because the average annual rainfall is low, 50 milliliters.[4]
Biodiversity
[edit | edit source]A biodiversity check of coral reef fish and their distribution around Lavan and the Shidvar Islands in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman was carried out using biodiversity indices.
A total of 54 species were identified in the study area, all belonging to 11 orders and 27 families, of which 34 species were recorded in summer and 35 species in winter.
The result of the distribution of the Shannon diversity index for both seasons showed only two "hot spots" in the northeast of the Shidvar Islands and then the northern line of Lavan Island.
It probably indicates better ecological conditions, the presence of coral reefs and the presence of shelter and, consequently, the presence of more nutrients, which leads to greater diversity of fish in these two areas.[5]
Lavan is small in size, but it is home to a variety of wildlife. For example, it is an important nesting site for seabirds and is home to a population of Persian gazelles that roam freely across its landscape. The surrounding waters support a diverse marine ecosystem that contributes to the island's ecological importance. Despite industrial activities, efforts have been made to preserve the island's natural environment [6]
See also
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- ^ NGA List of Lights – Pub.112 Retrieved 3 October 2016
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