KOMODO (ISLAND)

'Komodo' is an island of Indonesia with a surface area of 390 km² and over 2000 inhabitants. The inhabitants of the island are descendents of former convicts who were exiled to the island, who have mixed themselves with the Bugis from Sulawesi. The population are primarily adherents of Islam. However, there is also a Christian and Hindu minority.
It belongs to the Lesser Sunda Islands and is a part of the Komodo National Park. Particularly notable here is the native Komodo dragon. In addition, the island is a popular destination for diving. Administratively, it is part of the East Nusa Tenggara province.

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Location

Komodo lies within the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands between the substantially larger neighboring islands Sumbawa to the west and Flores to the east.
Not only is the island famous for its heritage of convicts on the island but the unique fauna which roam it as well. Giant lizards known as the Komodo Dragon live on this island and some of the smaller surrounding islands, attracting much tourism.

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★ Islands of Indonesia