Komodo (island)
island in West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia
Komodo is one of the 17,508 islands in the Republic of Indonesia. The island has a surface area of 390 km² and over 2000 people live there. The people on Komodo are descendants of former convicts. They were sent away to the island and mixed with the Bugis from Sulawesi. Most people are Muslim, but there are also smaller groups of Christians and Hindus.
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | South East Asia |
| Coordinates | 8°33′S 119°27′E / 8.55°S 119.45°E |
| Archipelago | Lesser Sunda Islands |
| Area | 390 km2 (150 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Indonesia | |
| Province | East Nusa Tenggara |
| Demographics | |
| Population | c. 2000 |
| Ethnic groups | Bugis, others |
Komodo is part of the Lesser Sunda chain of islands. It is part of the Komodo National Park. The Komodo dragon is especially famous here. Also, the island is a popular place for Scuba diving. It is part of the East Nusa Tenggara province.
Location
changeKomodo is between two much larger islands. Sumbawa is on the west side and Flores is on the east.
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