Orak Island (Muğla)

Coordinates: 36°58′22″N 27°35′54″E / 36.97278°N 27.59833°E / 36.97278; 27.59833
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Orak Island
Native name:
Orak Adası
Orak Island is located in Turkey
Orak Island
Orak Island
Geography
Coordinates36°58′22″N 27°35′54″E / 36.97278°N 27.59833°E / 36.97278; 27.59833
Administration
İl (province)Muğla Province
İlçeBodrum

Orak Island is an Aegean island in Turkey

The island is in Gökova Gulf at 36°58′22″N 27°35′54″E / 36.97278°N 27.59833°E / 36.97278; 27.59833.The longer dimension of the island (north to east direction) is 1,800 metres (5,900 ft). There is a light house on the island. It is a part of Bodrum ilçe (district) of Muğla Province.[1] There are olive grooves on the uninhabited island. The cape at the south coast is known as an ideal place for underwater sports.[2]

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