Hengam Island

Hengam Island ( _fa. جزیره هنگام), Hengam Island is located at south of Qeshm Island and in the Persian Gulf. Hengam Island is 36.6 km wide with the truncated cone shape. The island is generally Calcareous and generally low lying. The highest point on the island is Nakas Mountain that is about 106 meters. The distance between Hengam Island and Qeshm Island is about 2 km through the sea.

The primary economic activity is fishing, though there is some tourism and sightseeing on the island. The main sights of Hengam are the English harbor buildings along with the coal storage. Along the Island, the Portuguese ship wrecks can be seen. From the beach, many aquatic animals such as turtles, dolphins, corals, and sharks can be seen.

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