Spratly Island

Vietnam / Duyen Hai Mien Trung / Phan Rang /
 military airbase, island, town

This island, controlled by Vietnam since 1974, is also claimed by China, Taiwan and the Philippines.With an area of 13 hectares, it is the fourth largest Spratly island and the largest among Vietnamese-occupied Spratly islands. covered with bushes and grass, the island is home to some birds and has guano deposits. A 5.5 m-high obelisk is present at the southern tip. The island has a 610 metres (667 yd) landing strip and a fishing port. Fringing reef is above water at low tide.
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Coordinates:   8°38'42"N   111°55'13"E
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