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    Moucha Island

    Île Moucha جزيرة موشا, Musha, Isla Moucha

    11°43′N 43°12′E

    Moucha Island is a small coral island off the coast of Djibouti. It is located at the center of the Gulf of Tadjoura. The island is part of the Djibouti Region; the island has a total population of about 20 inhabitants, which increases considerably during the summer.

    A rocky overhang on Moucha Island, Djibouti.
    A rocky overhang on Moucha Island, Djibouti.

    Keo the Younger / CC BY-SA 2.0

    Terrain

    11°43′N 43°12′E

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    Overview

    Moucha Island is a small coral island off the coast of Djibouti. It is located at the center of the Gulf of Tadjoura. The island is part of the Djibouti Region; the island has a total population of about 20 inhabitants, which increases considerably during the summer. The island was occupied by Great Britain from 1840 to 1887.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Maskali Islands

    • Maskal

      0.27 km²▲ 8 m

      Minor islands

    • Unnamed island

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      Minor islands

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    Facts

    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
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    • Wikipedia

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