Ghagha Island
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LocationAbu Dhabi
Area5 km2 (1.9 sq mi)
Length2.6 km (1.62 mi)
Native name: جزيرة غاغا | |
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 Ghagha seen from the ISS | |
 Interactive map of Ghagha Island | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Abu Dhabi |
| Coordinates | 24°24′51″N 51°32′56″E / 24.41417°N 51.54889°E |
| Area | 5 km2 (1.9 sq mi) |
| Length | 2.6 km (1.62 mi) |
| Administration | |
Ghagha Island (Arabic: جزيرة غاغا) is an island in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It is located 306 km away from Abu Dhabi, and its area is 5 km. The island is connected to the mainland through a bridge connecting it to Ras Ghumais. The water way is around 2.6 km long.[1]
Historically, the island had freshwater sources, was inhabited, and its residents drank from its waters.[2]
