It is located hundred miles east of Russia, which can be seen on clear days.

The island is rapidly disappearing due to the sea level rise associated with global warming.

The highest point on the island is 6 m (19.7 ft) above sea level.

This island was named in 1816 by explorer Lt. Otto von Kotzebue, of the Imperial Russian Navy, "in the honor of his worthy" Vice Admiral Gavril Sarychev (1763–1831).

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