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Amami Ōshima

Island in Japan
Amami Ōshima is an island in the Amami archipelago, southwest Japan. On the northeastern peninsula, Tomori Beach has clear waters and offshore reefs. In Amami Park, the Tanaka Isson Memorial Museum displays works by the late painter, who once...
Area: 275 mi²
Archipelago: Amami Islands
Coordinates: 28°19′35″N 129°22′29″E / 28.32639°N 129.37472°E
Highest elevation: 694 m (2277 ft)
Largest settlement: Amami (pop. 44,561)
Location: Pacific Ocean