Rinca
Rinca, also known as Rincah, Rindja, Rintja and Pintja, is a small island near Komodo and Flores island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, within the West Manggarai Regency. It is one of the three largest islands included in Komodo National Park. The island is famous for Komodo dragons, giant lizards that can measure up to 3 metres (9.8 ft) long. Rinca is also populated with many other species such as wild pigs, buffalos and many birds.
Native name: Pulau Rindja | |
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Rinca island | |
Rinca | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Maritime Southeast Asia |
| Coordinates | 8.70°S 119.68°E |
| Archipelago | Lesser Sunda Islands |
| Area | 182.48 km2 (70.46 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Indonesia | |
| Province | East Nusa Tenggara |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 1,747 (in 2020) |
| Pop. density | 9.6/km2 (24.9/sq mi) |
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