Nyangai Island

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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. 
• It is one of a cluster of islands that make up the Turtle Islands archipelago. 
• 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. 
• 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. 
• Rivers: Some of the major ones include the Rokel River, Taia River, Moa River, and Sewa River.

Source: TH

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