Asia Island (Peru) Explained

Asia Island
Pushpin Map:	Peru
Pushpin Label Position:	left
Coordinates:	-12.7925°N -76.6226°W
Location:	Pacific Ocean
Country Admin Divisions Title:	Region
Country Admin Divisions:	Lima
Area Km2:	1.52
Timezone1:	PET
Utc Offset1:	-5

Asia Island^{[1] [2] [3]} (Spanish: Isla de Asia, Isla Asia)^{[4] [5]} is a Peruvian island on the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Cañete Province, region of Lima.^[6] It has a surface area of 152 ha (1.52 km²); and a maximum elevation of 123m (404feet).

See also

• Guano Islands, Islets, and Capes National Reserve System

Notes and References

1. Book: Nelson, Bryan. 1978. University of Aberdeen. 587, 611, 614. en.
2. Book: Enticott, Jim. Tipling. David. 1997. Stackpole Books. 9780811702393. 212. en.
3. Book: Lymbery, Philip. 2014. Bloomsbury Publishing. 9781408846421. 98. en.
4. Web site: Peru Guards Its Guano as Demand Soars Again. Simon. Romero. May 30, 2008. NYTimes.com.
5. Book: Salomon, David. 2011. David Salomon. 9781612540153. 81. en.
6. Web site: Islas del Perú. www.peruecologico.com.pe.