Zenbil

Zenbil

Zenbil or Zanbil, also spelled "Zənbil", is a small island in the Caspian Sea off the Bay of Baku, Azerbaijan. This island is also known as Duvanni Island. The name "Duvanni", meaning "money" in Russian, is connected to Stepan Razin.

This island is part of the Baku Archipelago, which consists of the following islands: Boyuk Zira, Dash Zira, Kichik Zira (Qum or Sandy Island), Zenbil, Sangi-Mugan, Chikil, Qara Su, Khara Zira, Gil, Ignat Dash and a few smaller ones.

The area of Zenbil Island is 0.4 km². Its length is 0.9 km and its maximum width 0.4 km.

There is a mud volcano on Zenbil. [http://www.gia.az/contents/default.aspx?lg=2&idpt=2301&id=7606]

References

* [http://www.improtex-travel.com/browse.php?lang=eng&page=010300http://www.improtex-travel.com/browse.php?lang=eng&page=010300]
* [http://www.baku-guide.com/beachs/ Geographical data]


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