Barther Oie
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LocationBarther Bodden
Length0.850 km (0.5282 mi)
Width0.800 km (0.4971 mi)
 Aerial photograph of Barther Oie | |
 Location of the island of Barther Oie | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Barther Bodden |
| Coordinates | 54°24′31″N 12°43′40″E / 54.40861°N 12.72778°E |
| Length | 0.850 km (0.5282 mi) |
| Width | 0.800 km (0.4971 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Administration | |
Germany | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Barther Oie is an uninhabited island in the German federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern[1] and lies in the lagoon of Barther Bodden,[2] between the town of Barth and the Baltic seaside resort of Zingst.
The Baltic Sea island has an area of about 850 by 800 metres (2,790 ft × 2,620 ft) and rises, like its sister island of Kirr, only 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) above sea level.[citation needed] Today, the island is part of the West Pomeranian Lagoon Area National Park and is designated as a nature reserve. To protect the nesting grounds of rare bird species, public access is prohibited.[3] The island's geography consists of salt marshes and crossing tidal channels.[2]
