What country is closest to Null Island?


What country is closest to Null Island? The nearest land to Null Island is a small islet 570 km (354 mi; 307.8 nmi) to the north ( 4°45'30?N 1°58'33?W) that is part of Ghana. The nearest point on the mainland is Achowa Point between Akwidaa and Dixcove, both in Ghana. The depth of the seabed beneath the Soul buoy is around 4,940 metres (16,210 ft).


What ocean is Null Island in?

Located in the middle of the Gulf of Guinea in the eastern Atlantic Ocean, Null Island derives its name from the location 0°N, 0°E. While it is spotted on several web maps including the Strava heatmap or a property viewing site Whathouse.com, the most fascinating aspect about Null Island is that it does not exist.