Tongo Island (Albanian: Ishulli i Tongos) is an island on the Ionian Sea, in southern Albania, near the border with Greece.

Tongo Island
Island shore with the mainland in the background
Tongo Island is located in Albania
Tongo Island
Tongo Island
Geography
LocationIonian Sea
Coordinates39°41′25″N 20°00′20″E / 39.69028°N 20.00556°E / 39.69028; 20.00556
Area rank9th
Length250 m (820 ft)
Width100 m (300 ft)
Highest elevation10 m (30 ft)
Administration
Albania
CountyVlorë County
MunicipalityKonispol

Geography

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Tongo is a small rocky island located at the entrance to the bay of Ftelia, on the southernmost end of the Albanian Ionian coast. Situated at a distance of 300 m (980 ft) from the coast, it has a length of 250 m (820 ft), a width of 100 m (330 ft) and a total surface area of 2.5 ha (6.2 acres).

In the south-east of the island, about 50 m (160 ft) away from its shore, the state border of Albania with Greece passes. The island is rich in aquatic life and can easily be explored by boat.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Islands" (PDF). Albanian Nature and Active Holidays. Republic of Albania National Tourism Agency. p. 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 July 2009. Retrieved 26 December 2011.