Rinca

Rinca
Native name:
Pulau Rindja
Rinca island
Rinca is located in Indonesia
Rinca
Rinca
Geography
LocationMaritime Southeast Asia
Coordinates8°42′S 119°41′E / 8.70°S 119.68°E / -8.70; 119.68
ArchipelagoLesser Sunda Islands
Area182.48 km2 (70.46 sq mi)
Administration
Indonesia
ProvinceEast Nusa Tenggara
Demographics
Population1,747 (in 2020)
Pop. density9.6/km2 (24.9/sq mi)

Rinca[a] 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.
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