Zabargad Island

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Zabargad Island (Egyptian Geziret El Zabargad, also known as St. John's Island in English, identified as Topazos during Antiquity, in Ancient Greek Topazos =, in Latin Topazos), is the largest of a group of islands in Foul Bay, Egypt, in the Red Sea. It covers an area of 4.50 square kilometres (1.74 square miles). It is not a Quaternary volcanic island, but rather is believed to be an upthrust part of upper mantle material. The nearest island is known as "Rocky Island". The island is slightly north of the Tropic of Cancer, and its highest point is 235 metres (771 feet).

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