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{{Short description|One of the Andaman Islands in Yangon Region, Myanmar}}
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'''Preparis Island''' is an [[Geography of Burma|island]] located between the [[Bay of Bengal]] and the [[Andaman Sea]], {{convert|77|km|0|abbr=on}} to the NNE of the [[Coco Islands]] and {{convert|133|km|0|abbr=on}} to the SSW from [[Cape Negrais]], the nearest point in the coast of [[Burma]]. It has a distance of {{convert|340|km|abbr=on}} south of the city of [[Yangon]].
'''Preparis Island''' is an island which is part of the [[Yangon Region]] of [[Myanmar]]. Together, with the other [[Andaman Islands]] (the majority of which are a [[union territory]] of [[India]]), it marks the boundary between the [[Bay of Bengal]] and the [[Andaman Sea]]. The island has a population of 50 and a total area of {{convert|8.1|km2|abbr=on}}.

The island is {{convert|133|km|0|abbr=on}} to the SSW of [[Cape Negrais]], the nearest point on the Myanmar mainland and {{convert|340|km|abbr=on}} south of the capital, [[Yangon]]. The five [[Coco Islands]] (also part of Myanmar) are {{convert|77|km|0|abbr=on}} to the south.
[[File:Preparis island map.jpg|thumb|Map of Preparis Island]]

==History==
==History==
According to 19th century visitors, the island was uninhabited by humans, but many monkeys were observed. The island was host to the [[78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot|78th Highlanders]] regiment when on 5 November 1816 their transport ship {{ship||Frances Charlotte|1816 ship|2}} hit an off-shore rock. Most passengers and crew survived as a freshwater supply was discovered and their stay was brief.<ref>[http://www.electricscotland.com/history/scotreg/rosshire/ross2.htm The 78th Highlanders or Ross-Shire Buffs]</ref> The merchant ship {{ship||Prince Blucher|1815|2}} arrived on 10 November and between 11 and 14 November was able to rescue some 316 men, women, and children. The weather and damage to ''Prince Blucher'' prevented her from rescuing another hundred. The Government of Bengal then sent two cruisers that then rescued the remainder.<ref>''Naval Chronicle'', vol. 38, pp.54-60.</ref>
According to 19th century visitors, the island was uninhabited by humans, but many monkeys were observed.

The island was host to the [[78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot|78th Highlanders]] regiment when their transport ship ''Frances Charlotte'' hit an off-shore rock in 1817. Most crew survived as a freshwater supply was discovered and their stay remained short.<ref>[http://www.electricscotland.com/history/scotreg/rosshire/ross2.htm The 78th Highlanders or Ross-Shire Buffs]</ref>
==Geography==
==Geography==
Preparis island makes up the northern end of the [[Andaman Islands]] chain.
Preparis island makes up the northern end of the [[Andaman Islands]] chain.
The island is {{convert|7.7|km|0|abbr=on}} long and has a maximum width of {{convert|1.8|km|1|abbr=on}}. It is covered with dense forest and has gentle slopes rising to a maximum height of {{convert|81|m|ft|0|abbr=off}}.<ref>''Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 India & Bay of Bengal Enroute'' By National Geo-spatial-intelligence Agency</ref>
The island is {{convert|7.7|km|0|abbr=on}} long and has a maximum width of {{convert|1.8|km|1|abbr=on}}. It is covered with dense forest and has gentle slopes rising to a maximum height of {{convert|81|m|ft|0|abbr=off}}.<ref>''Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 India & Bay of Bengal Enroute'' By National Geo-spatial-intelligence Agency</ref>
==Flora and Fauna==
;Cow and Calf Islets
A group of 3 Flat-topped islets, {{convert|23|m|ft|0|abbr=off}}, {{convert|3.4|km|1|abbr=on}} to the north.<ref name="naut">[https://books.google.com/books?id=hWv9ZhMhgusC&dq=preparis+island&pg=PA223 Nautical]</ref>
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The island is covered with low trees and bush.<ref>Crawfurd, John, ''Journal of an Embassy from the Governor-General of India to the Courts of Siam and Cochin China'', 1830</ref>
;West Reef Islets
A group of 3 islets, {{convert|1|m|ft|0|abbr=off}}, {{convert|4.2|km|1|abbr=on}} to the west.<ref name="naut"/>
;Preparis Pinnacle
A rock, {{convert|12|m|ft|0|abbr=off}} high, {{convert|3|km|1|abbr=on}} to the south.<ref name="naut"/>

==Flora and fauna==
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The island is covered with low trees and bush. It has extensive flora coverage and area remains largely uncleared.<ref>Crawfurd, John, ''Journal of an Embassy from the Governor-General of India to the Courts of Siam and Cochin China'', 1830</ref>

==Administration==
==Administration==
The island is subject to the [[Cocokyun Township|Cocokyun]] [[Townships of Myanmar|township]] of [[Myanmar]], along the [[Coco Islands]].
The island is subject to the [[Cocokyun Township|Cocokyun]] [[Townships of Myanmar|township]] of Myanmar, along the [[Coco Islands]].


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
The is a regular presence of 50 inhabitants on the island which are engaged in very small scale farming and fishing, mainly for the island consumption.
The island has about 50 inhabitants who engage in very small scale farming and fishing, mainly for the local consumption; part of a military unit that inhabits remote border outposts.

These villagers are actually part of a military unit that inhabits remote border outposts.
==Transportation==
==Transportation==
The island has a small helipad in the village.
Several beaches can cater for small supply craft. A small helipad serves the settlement.


==See also==
==See also==
; Extreme points
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*[[List of islands of Burma]]
* [[Rondo Island]], Indonesia's northernmost island is closest to Indira Point
* [[Narcondam Island]], India's easternmost point of Andaman Nicobar Islands group
* [[Landfall Island]], India's northernmost island of Andaman Nicobar Islands group
* [[Extreme points of India]]
* [[Extreme points of Indonesia]]
* [[Outline of Myanmar#Extreme|Extreme points of Myanmar]]
* [[Extreme points of Bangladesh]]
* [[Geography of Thailand#Extreme|Extreme points of Thailand]]
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* [[List of islands of Burma]]


; Borders of Myanmar
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== External links ==
* [[Bangladesh–Myanmar border]]
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* [http://www.un.org/depts/los/LEGISLATIONANDTREATIES/PDFFILES/MAPS/mmr_mzn64_2008_00211.jpg Official Nautical Chart]
* [[China–Myanmar border]]

* [[India–Myanmar barrier|India–Myanmar border]]
==Image gallery==
* [[Mekong|Laos–Myanmar border]]
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* [[Myanmar–Thailand border|Thailand–Myanmar border]]
</gallery>


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist|2}}
{{reflist|2}}
{{Commons category|Preparis}}


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== External links ==
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{{Islands of Burma}}
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* [https://www.un.org/depts/los/LEGISLATIONANDTREATIES/PDFFILES/MAPS/mmr_mzn64_2008_00211.jpg Official Nautical Chart]
{{Portal|Myanmar}}


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{{Islands of Burma}}
{{Yangon Region}}
{{Yangon Region}}


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Latest revision as of 22:04, 13 June 2024

Preparis
Preparis is located in Myanmar
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Location of Preparis Island in Myanmar and in the Bay of Bengal
Preparis is located in Bay of Bengal
Preparis
Preparis
Preparis (Bay of Bengal)
Geography
LocationBay of Bengal
Coordinates14°52′30″N 93°37′48″E / 14.875°N 93.63°E / 14.875; 93.63
Adjacent toAndaman Sea
Total islands3
Major islands
  • Preparis
  • Cow Islet
  • Calf Islet
Area8.1 km2 (3.1 sq mi)
Length7.7 km (4.78 mi)
Width1.8 km (1.12 mi)
Highest elevation81 m (266 ft)
Administration
RegionYangon
DistrictSouth Yangon
TownshipCocokyun
WardPreparis Ward
Largest settlementPreparis (pop. 50)
Demographics
Population50 (2014)
Pop. density6.2/km2 (16.1/sq mi)
Ethnic groupsBamar people
Additional information
Time zone
ISO codeMM-06
Official websitewww.myanmarburma.com/attraction/498/preparis-island

Preparis Island is an island which is part of the Yangon Region of Myanmar. Together, with the other Andaman Islands (the majority of which are a union territory of India), it marks the boundary between the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. The island has a population of 50 and a total area of 8.1 km2 (3.1 sq mi).

The island is 133 km (83 mi) to the SSW of Cape Negrais, the nearest point on the Myanmar mainland and 340 km (210 mi) south of the capital, Yangon. The five Coco Islands (also part of Myanmar) are 77 km (48 mi) to the south.

Map of Preparis Island

History[edit]

According to 19th century visitors, the island was uninhabited by humans, but many monkeys were observed. The island was host to the 78th Highlanders regiment when on 5 November 1816 their transport ship Frances Charlotte hit an off-shore rock. Most passengers and crew survived as a freshwater supply was discovered and their stay was brief.[1] The merchant ship Prince Blucher arrived on 10 November and between 11 and 14 November was able to rescue some 316 men, women, and children. The weather and damage to Prince Blucher prevented her from rescuing another hundred. The Government of Bengal then sent two cruisers that then rescued the remainder.[2]

Geography[edit]

Preparis island makes up the northern end of the Andaman Islands chain. The island is 7.7 km (5 mi) long and has a maximum width of 1.8 km (1.1 mi). It is covered with dense forest and has gentle slopes rising to a maximum height of 81 metres (266 feet).[3]

Cow and Calf Islets

A group of 3 Flat-topped islets, 23 metres (75 feet), 3.4 km (2.1 mi) to the north.[4]

West Reef Islets

A group of 3 islets, 1 metre (3 feet), 4.2 km (2.6 mi) to the west.[4]

Preparis Pinnacle

A rock, 12 metres (39 feet) high, 3 km (1.9 mi) to the south.[4]

Flora and fauna[edit]

The island is covered with low trees and bush. It has extensive flora coverage and area remains largely uncleared.[5]

Administration[edit]

The island is subject to the Cocokyun township of Myanmar, along the Coco Islands.

Demographics[edit]

The island has about 50 inhabitants who engage in very small scale farming and fishing, mainly for the local consumption; part of a military unit that inhabits remote border outposts.

Transportation[edit]

Several beaches can cater for small supply craft. A small helipad serves the settlement.

See also[edit]

Extreme points
Borders of Myanmar

References[edit]

  1. ^ The 78th Highlanders or Ross-Shire Buffs
  2. ^ Naval Chronicle, vol. 38, pp.54-60.
  3. ^ Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 India & Bay of Bengal Enroute By National Geo-spatial-intelligence Agency
  4. ^ a b c Nautical
  5. ^ Crawfurd, John, Journal of an Embassy from the Governor-General of India to the Courts of Siam and Cochin China, 1830

External links[edit]

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