Earth from Space - Image Description

STS056-078-034 Imroz Island, Turkey April 1993
Located in the northeast Aegean Sea near the entrance to Dardanelles, the island of Imroz can be seen in this near-nadir looking view. The island covering 108 sq. miles (280 sq. km) has hilly terrain with numerous small canyons and valleys. Grains and beans are grown on the island. Fishing is also a major occupation.

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