Rottumeroog
Rottumeroog (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌrɔtʏmərˈoːx] ⓘ; West Frisian: Rottumereach) is an uninhabited island in the Wadden Sea and is part of the Netherlands. The island is one of three West Frisian Islands in the province of Groningen. It is situated between the islands of Rottumerplaat and Borkum.
Aerial photo of Rottumeroog in 2011, with Zuiderduintjes in the background | |
Location of Rottumeroog in the Wadden Sea | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 53°32′25″N 6°34′55″E |
| Archipelago | (West) Frisian Islands |
| Adjacent to | North Sea, Wadden Sea |
| Area | 265 ha (650 acres) |
| Highest elevation | 12.0 m (39.4 ft) |
| Administration | |
Netherlands | |
| Province | Groningen |
| Municipality | Het Hogeland |
| Demographics | |
| Population | Uninhabited |
The island originates from the 15th or 16th century. At first the island was used for agriculture by the St. Juliana's Abbey from Rottum. Rottumeroog is now part of the natural reserve Rottum and access to the island is prohibited, save for people with a special permit.
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