K Island

The K or Nova Zemlia Island, sometimes referred to as the Island of Happiness, is a newly formed and uninhabited island in the Musura Bay where the Danube Delta meets the Black Sea. The island was a disputed territory until 2009 and is currently divided between Romania and Ukraine.

Geography

The island is long and wide, with an area of 560 ha. It started forming in the early 2000s and while it is predominately made out of sand, in recent years forms of vegetation have appeared. K Island and Sacalin Island are Romania's newest territories and are continuing to grow. The island is especially popular for birdwatching, with many tourists taking day trips to the island.