Nature · Red Sea
Zabargad Island
The largest island of Foul Bay in Egypt's southern Red Sea, known in antiquity as Topazos and also called St. John's Island.
The story
Zabargad Island, also known as St. John's Island, is the largest of the islands in Foul Bay in the Red Sea, in southern Egypt, covering about 4.5 square kilometres. It was known as Topazos in antiquity. It is not a recent volcanic island but is believed to be an uplifted piece of the upper mantle. The nearest island is called Rocky Island, and its highest point is 235 metres.
Good to know
- The island covers about 4.5 square kilometres.
- Its highest point is 235 metres.
- It was known in antiquity as Topazos.