Uotsuri Island

Japanese: 魚釣島 - うおつりじま
Uotsuri Island
The largest island in the Senkaku Islands, located in the southwest of Okinawa Prefecture. It is uninhabited. It belongs to Ishigaki City, about 140 km south. There are many fish species around the island, and it is a good fishing ground for bonito. China claims sovereignty over it. The area is 3.82 km2 . The highest point is 362 m.

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Japanese:
沖縄県南西部,尖閣諸島のなかで最大の島。無人島。南方約 140kmの石垣市に属する。島の周辺は魚類が多く,カツオの好漁場。中国が領有権を主張。面積 3.82km2。最高点は 362m。

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