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Cominotto

Coordinates: 36°00′49″N 14°19′11.9″E / 36.01361°N 14.319972°E / 36.01361; 14.319972
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Cominotto
Native name:
Kemmunett
Cominotto as seen from Comino
Map of Comino. Cominotto is the small island on the left.
Cominotto is located in Malta
Cominotto
Cominotto
Geography
Locationoff Comino, between Gozo and Malta, south of Sicily, Mediterranean Sea
Coordinates36°00′49″N 14°19′11.9″E / 36.01361°N 14.319972°E / 36.01361; 14.319972
ArchipelagoMaltese Islands
Total islands7
Major islands1
Area0.25 km2 (0.097 sq mi)
Length396 m (1299 ft)
Width31.89–475.3 m (104.6–1,559.4 ft)
Coastline1.72 km (1.069 mi)
Highest elevation44 ft (13.4 m)
Administration
Malta
RegionGozo
Local councilGħajnsielem
Demographics
Population0

Cominotto (Maltese: Kemmunett), sometimes referred to as Cominetto, is an uninhabited Mediterranean island off the northern coast of Gozo, Malta. It is located near the eponymous larger island of Comino and is part of the Maltese archipelago. Measuring 0.25 square kilometres (0.10 sq mi) in area, it is the largest uninhabited island in Malta.

Geography

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The island has a rugged coastline and rocky terrain. It is home to several species of seabirds and predatory rats.[1] Adjacent to Cominotto lies the Blue Lagoon, a popular destination for tourists in the Maltese archipelago.[2] Due to its ecological importance, Cominotto is part of a Special Protection Area.[3]

History

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Cominotto was used by the Romans as a hunting ground. In more recent centuries, the island has been uninhabited.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ketija (2017-07-11). "Yelkouan Shearwaters and the threats of predators". BirdLife Malta. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  2. ^ "Blue Lagoon Malta 101: All You Need to Know". MaltaCulture.com. Retrieved 2024-06-20.
  3. ^ "Protected Planet | 'Kemmuna, Kemmunett, Il-Ħaġriet ta Bejn il-Kmiemen u l-Iskoll ta Taħt il-Mazz'". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2024-06-20.