Snake Island, English translation for Snake Island, Ukrainian: Zmiiniy Island；; Romanian: Ninsura Island? Helpy Lor, located in the Danube Delta near the Black Sea, belongs to Odessa. The island is located in the east of the mouth of the Danube River, 35 kilometers from the coast, 45 kilometers from the Romanian coastal city of Surina and 50 kilometers from the Ukrainian city of Vilkovo. Located at 4515'18 "north latitude and 3012'15" east longitude, the island is X-shaped, 662m (265,438+072ft) long and 440m (65,438+072ft) wide. The highest point is 4 1 m (135 ft) above sea level. According to the Ukrainian Presidential Decree1998 65438+February 9, the island and coastal waters are national protected areas. The total area of the reserve is 232 hectares. About 100 residents live on the island, mainly their families and technicians. In 2003, the Ocean Research Station was established on the island, engaged in the research of animals, plants, geology, meteorology, atmosphere and aquatic life. In addition, there is a helicopter platform, which was built in 2002 and a port is under construction. There is a lighthouse with a history of 150 years on the island. There are also marine scientific research stations, post offices, banks, first-aid stations, satellite TV, Internet phones and cell phone towers on the island, which are rich in oil and gas resources.