Sobieto Island

Sobieto is an uninhabited islet in , Japan. It is famous for its unusual name resembling the Soviet Union and the unknown origin of the name.
Wikipedia
Photo: さかおり, CC BY-SA 4.0.
  • Type: Islet
  • Description: islet in Wakayama, Japan
  • Also known as: “Sobieto”, “Sobietoshima”, “Sobietto”, and “ソビエット”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Okinokuroshima Island and Mirozu Station.

Islet
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is an islet.

Railway station
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is a passenger railway station… is situated 2½ km east of Sobieto Island.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Susami.

Town
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is a town in , , Japan. is situated 7 km northwest of Sobieto Island.

Sobieto Island

Latitude
33.50873° or 33° 30′ 31″ north
Longitude
135.55214° or 135° 33′ 8″ east
Open location code
8Q5QGH52+FV
Open­Street­Map ID
way 131098560
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­coastline
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­islet
Wiki­data ID
Q17995776
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Sobieto Island” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “そびえと”
  • Japanese: “ソビエト”
  • “Sobietoshima”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Okanokuroshima Island and 恋人岬.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: BUSH DE COFFEE and Mirozu Parking.

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