We all already know bahwasannya Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world with more than 17 thousand islands that stretches from Sabang to Merauke, from Minangas to Rote Island. Of the many islands that are part of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia, of course there are large islands and islets. And here's 10 largest islands in Indonesia, among others:
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1. Borneo
The internationally known island of Borneo is the third largest island in the world after Greenland and Papua. The island has an area of nearly four million square kilometers thirds of this is part of the three-state region of the Malay, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam. The island still has a tropical rain forest is so large that no wonder that this island has a very rich biodiversity.
2. New Guinea
Eastern region of the island nation of Papua is Indonesia, there are two island provinces, namely the Provinces of Papua and West Papua. With an area of 890,000 km² put this island as the island is the 2nd largest in the world after Greenland Denmark. The island is not only a part of Indonesia, but also part of the territory of Papua New Guinea. The island is an island rich in goods such as gold mines, silver, etc.
3. Sumatra
Sumatra island located in the region of western Indonesia, is the largest island in the Indonesian 3rd and 6th in the world. Currently there are 10 provinces of this island, two of which are new provincial division results in the reform era. The island is known by another name Andalas has an area nearly half a million square kilometers with a population of more than fifty million people.
4. Sulawesi Island
The island is known as Celebes international world is very unique, because when seen from the map of the island is shaped like the letter "K". Sulawesi Island is the largest island in the Indonesian 4th after the island of Borneo, Papua, and Sumatra. However, if calculated according to the number of population, this island is an island with a population of 3rd largest in Indonesia after Java and Sumatra.
5. Java
You could say Java is the "heart" of this country, because the country's administrative center in the city of Jakarta, part of the island of Java. The island is not is the largest with an area of 126 700 km² only, but this island is the most populated island in Indonesia with 136 million people. The island is a barometer of Indonesian society in social, political and economic.
6. Timor Island
Timor Island is the first wholly-owned Indonesia, but now it does not anymore because half of the island is part of the territory of East Timor. This island is the largest island in the Indonesian-6 with the total area of about 30 777 km². Administratively, the island is a part of the province of East Nusa Tengggara capital in Kupang (Kupang also resides in the island).
7. Halmahera Island
7th largest island in Indonesia is the island of Halmahera, which is part of the Maluku Islands. The island has an area of about 17 780 km² which is inhabited by about one-fifth million. Administratively, the island of Halmahera is a part of North Maluku province and the island is divided into five districts. Halmahera Island is one of the islands in Indonesia which is rich in items such as gold mining, nickel, cobalt, etc.
8. The Ceram
With an area of approximately 17,100 km² put Seram Island as the 8th largest island in Indonesia. Administratively, the island is a part of the territory of the province of Maluku. Since ancient times, the island of Seram already known abroad as a spice-producing areas. In addition, the island also has a very beautiful landscape with mountains and tropical rain forests.
9. Sumbawa Island
Sumbawa Island is the largest island in the province of West Nusa Tenggara and the 9th largest island in Indonesia. The total area is 15 448 km² island of Sumbawa, this vast almost 75% wider West Nusa Tenggara province. With a population of nearly 1.5 million inhabitants, the island has a population density of 100 / km. Just like Bali, the island is a popular tourist destination for both domestic maupaun mancanegera has beautiful beaches.
10. Flores
Based on its area, Flores Island is the largest island of the 2nd in East Nusa Tenggara and 10 in Indonesia. Island which in Portuguese means "flower" has an area of approximately 14,300 km². Flores Island is part of the province of East Nusa Tenggara are divided into eight districts. The island has a very scarce natural resources, such as Komodo and Flores Lake Three Colors.
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