Omadal Island

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Omadal Island
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Location of Omadal Island in Darvel Bay
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Omadal Island
Geography
Coordinates 4°25′0″N118°45′0″E / 4.41667°N 118.75000°E / 4.41667; 118.75000
Administration
State Flag of Sabah.svg  Sabah

Omadal Island (Malay : Pulau Omadal) is a Malaysian island located in the Celebes Sea on the state of Sabah.

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