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- The Isle of Wight, over 380 kilometers, is a diamond-shaped island located
- off the south coast of England. Separated from the mainland by The Solent,
- a narrow channel of water, the island is a popular resort area due to its
- scenery and mild climate. Sediment from English Lowland drainage systems,
- most notably the River Test, is visible entering the Solent and spilling
- into the English Channel. At the tip of the linear, northwestward inlet is
- the mouth of the Test and the city of Southampton, discernible as a small
- patch of lighter gray. Further east is a series of protected bays which
- are, from west to east; Portsmouth Harbour, Langstone Harbour, and
- Chichester Harbour.