Geography
The island is approximately 65 kilometres (40 mi) long east-west, and 15 kilometres (9 mi) wide, with an area of 534 square kilometres (206 sq mi). The island is deeply indented by bays. Its highest point is 823 metres (2,700 ft), and is considered to be the last prominence of the Andes mountain range. It receives around 2,000 millimetres (79 in) of rain per year.
The island is surrounded by minor islands and rocks, the largest being Isla Observatorio 6.5 kilometres (4.04 mi) north, with an area of 4 square kilometres (2 sq mi).
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