Buddo Island

Pakistan / Sind / Karachi /
 island, region
Pakistan Govt. has approved in principle the development of Island City on Dingi (Buddo) and Bhunddar (Bundal) Islands in 13 years at a cost of $43.135 billion in September 2006. Dubai based company ’Emmar’ would develop residential, commercial, and leisure real estate projects, industrial parks, free trade zone and port terminals over 12,000 acres. Bundal and Buddo islands are located at the western end of the Sindh Coastal Zone bordered by Korangi and Phitti creeks. Bundal Island is one of the biggest and highest of all the islands along the Sindh Coast, with a length of about 8km. The width of the island varies- it is about 4km wide in the north and 1km in the south. There are shifting sand dunes on the island, some of which gain heights of up to 3m. A portion of the northern area of the island is covered at high water and has a thick growth of mangroves at the extreme northern point. World Conservation Union (IUCN) has declared this island as a high priority area (HPA). The IUCN says the islands also serve as a breeding ground for the Green Turtles. Located along the Indus Flyway, the islands offer a sanctuary for resident and migratory bird species. The marine waters surrounding the island are also visited by bottlenose and humpback dolphins.
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Coordinates:   24°43'47"N   67°12'37"E

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