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'''Preparis''' 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]]. The island makes up the northern end of the [[Andaman Islands]] chain.
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The island is {{convert|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 Geospatial-intelligence Agency</ref>


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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]].
==History==
==History==
According to 19th century visitors, the island was uninhabited by humans, but many monkeys were observed. The island was covered with low trees and bush, but also had narrow sandy beaches.<ref>Crawfurd, John, ''Journal of an Embassy from the Governor-General of India to the Courts of Siam and Cochin China'', 1830</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>
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==

Preparis island makes up the northern end of the [[Andaman Islands]] chain.
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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==
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>
==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 [[Coco Islands]] administrative unit. It has an area of 8 square kilometers, and a regular military presence of 50 soldiers (or border station civilians) stationed in a camp on the island.

==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.
These villagers are actually part of a military unit that inhabits remote border outposts.
==Transportation==
The island has a small helipad in the village.


==See also==
==See also==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.un.org/depts/los/LEGISLATIONANDTREATIES/PDFFILES/MAPS/mmr_mzn64_2008_00211.jpg Official Nautical Chart]
* [http://www.un.org/depts/los/LEGISLATIONANDTREATIES/PDFFILES/MAPS/mmr_mzn64_2008_00211.jpg Official Nautical Chart]

==Image gallery==
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== References ==
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Revision as of 14:07, 20 April 2016

Preparis
Map
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
Administration
Demographics
DemonymMyanma
Population50
Additional information
Time zone
Official websitewww.bahrain.com

Preparis Island is an island located between the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea, 77 km (48 mi) to the NNE of the Coco Islands and 133 km (83 mi) to the SSW from Cape Negrais, the nearest point in the coast of Burma. It has a distance of 340 km (210 mi) south of the city of Yangon.

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 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.[1]

Geography

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).[2]

Flora and Fauna

The island is covered with low trees and bush.[3]

Administration

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

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. These villagers are actually part of a military unit that inhabits remote border outposts.

Transportation

The island has a small helipad in the village.

See also

External links

Image gallery

References

  1. ^ The 78th Highlanders or Ross-Shire Buffs
  2. ^ Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 India & Bay of Bengal Enroute By National Geo-spatial-intelligence Agency
  3. ^ Crawfurd, John, Journal of an Embassy from the Governor-General of India to the Courts of Siam and Cochin China, 1830
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