Brazilian Island
Map of Brazilian Island (Ilha Brasileira / Isla Brasileña) | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Uruguay River |
| Coordinates | 30°11′06″S 57°37′48″W / 30.185°S 57.63°W |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Area | 2.5 km2 (0.97 sq mi)(approximate) |
| Administration | |
Brazil | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Brazilian Island (Portuguese: Ilha Brasileira; in Standard Spanish: Isla Brasileña; in Portuñol/Portunhol: Isla Brasilera1) is a small uninhabited river island at the confluence of the Uruguay River and the Quaraí (Cuareim) River, between the borders of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, which is disputed by the two latter countries. The island is approximately 3.7 km (2.3 mi) long by 0.9 km (0.6 mi) wide, and it is located at 30°10′56″S 57°37′43″W / 30.18222°S 57.62861°W.