Asinara

Asinara
A map showing the location of Asinara
Asinara is located in Sardinia
Asinara
Asinara
Location of Asinara near Sardinia
Asinara is located in Italy
Asinara
Asinara
Location of Asinara within Italy
Geography
LocationMediterranean Sea, Stintino Capo Falcone in Sardinia
Coordinates41°04′N 8°16′E / 41.067°N 8.267°E / 41.067; 8.267
Area51.9 km2 (20.0 sq mi)[1]
Length17.4 km (10.81 mi)[1]
Width0.29–6.4 km (0.18–3.98 mi)[1]
Coastline100 km (60 mi)[2]
Highest elevation408 m (1339 ft)[1][2]
Highest pointPunta Scomunica
Administration
Italy
RegionSardinia
ProvinceProvince of Sassari
Commune ofPorto Torres
Largest settlementCala d'Oliva
Demographics
Population1 (2001)
Ethnic groupsItalians
Additional information
Northwestern tip of Sardinia

Asinara is an Italian island of 52 km2 (20 sq mi) in area. The name is Italian for "donkey-inhabited", but it is thought to derive from the Latin "sinuaria", and meaning sinus-shaped.[2] The island is virtually uninhabited. The census of population of 2001 lists one man.[3] The island is located off the north-western tip of Sardinia, and is mountainous in geography with steep, rocky coasts. Because fresh water is scarce, trees are sparse and low scrub is the predominant vegetation. Part of the national parks system of Italy, the island was recently converted to a wildlife and marine preserve. It is home to a population of wild albino donkeys from which the island may take its name.

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