Takeshima (Shiga)
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Takeshima (多景島) is an island in Shiga, Japan. It is uninhabited and part of Biwako Quasi National Park.[1] It is the smallest island of Lake Biwa[2] and is administered by the city of Hikone which is 6.5 km east of the island.[3] The island is formed of granite and it is the only place where the Biwamelania Takeshimensis, an endemic snail is found.[1]
Quick Facts Native name: 多景島, Geography ...
Native name: 多景島 | |
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Location | Lake Biwa |
Coordinates | 35°17′51″N 136°10′57″E |
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