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In less than a decade, Nyangai island has lost two-thirds of its surface area, and now measures only about 200 metres long and 100 metres wide.
About Nyangai Island
- It is a small island off the coast of Sierra Leone.Â
- It is one of a cluster of islands that make up the Turtle Islands archipelago.Â
- It is low-lying and situated off a part of the coastline subject to strong currents. As such, they have always been vulnerable to erosion.Â
- In less than 10 years, the island has lost two-thirds of its surface area, and now measures only about 200 metres long and 100 metres wide (approximately 650 by 330 feet).
- The island has traditionally been a crossroads for trade, agriculture, fishing and maritime transport in addition to a tourist spot, particularly for its ruins dating back to the slave trade.
Key Facts about Sierra Leone
- It is a tropical country in West Africa, on the Atlantic coast.
- Borders: It is bordered on the north and east by Guinea, on the south by Liberia, and on the west by the Atlantic Ocean.
- Geography: The nation is largely made up of lightly wooded hills with a concentration of mangrove swampsalong the coast.Â
- Rivers: Some of the major ones include the Rokel River, Taia River, Moa River, and Sewa River.
Source: TH
Nyangai Island FAQs
Q1: What is known as an archipelago?
Ans: An archipelago is an area that contains a chain or group of islands scattered in lakes, rivers, or the ocean.
Q2: What is a mangrove swamp?
Ans: Mangrove swamps are coastal wetlands found in tropical and subtropical regions. They are characterized by halophytic (salt loving) trees, shrubs and other plants growing in brackish to saline tidal waters.
