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#astolaisland #amazingafactspakistan ##arabiansea Astola is Pakistan's largest offshore island at approximately 6.7 km (4.2 mi) long with a maximum width of 2.3 km (1.4 mi) and an area of approximately 6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi). The highest point is 246 ft (75 m) above sea level. Why Astola Island is a hidden gem of Pakistan, Amazing facts of Astola Island, Balochistan, Astola Island as a Marine Protected Area, Astola Island | Hidden Jewel Of Arabian Sea | Rising --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Astola Island, also known as Jezira Haft Talar (Balochi and Urdu: زروان ءِ هفت تلار) Satadip or 'Island of the Seven Hills', is a small uninhabited Pakistani island in the Arabian Sea approximately 25 km (16 mi) south of the nearest part of the coast and 39 km (24 mi) southeast of the fishing port of Pasni. Astola is Pakistan's largest offshore island at approximately 6.7 km (4.2 mi) long with a maximum width of 2.3 km (1.4 mi) and an area of approximately 6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi). The highest point is 246 ft (75 m) above sea level. Administratively, the island is part of the Pasni subdistrict of Gwadar District in Balochistan province. The island can be accessed by motorized boats from Pasni, with a journey time of about 5 hours to reach the island.On August 4, 2020, Pakistan has released a new political map[5] that first time shows the Islands of Churna and Astola.[6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astola_Island