Thousand Islands

Overview of the Thousand Islands

This archipelago north of Jakarta is renowned for its beaches and diving. It is also known as the "Thousand Islands" (even though it only has around a hundred).

Key Facts

• Type of place: archipelago.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Location:

• Local time: Heure : Thousand Islands

• Number of islands: 105 (11 of which are inhabited).

• Main island: Panggang.

• Population: 21,864 (2012).

• Area: 8.7 km².

• Density: 2,513 inhabitants/km².

• Highest point:

• Coastline:

• Website: www.indonesia.travel/seribu-archipelago

History of the Thousand Islands

Environment of the Archipelago

Wildlife and Flora

Precautions

What to See and Do

In the Surrounding Area

Climate and Weather in the Thousand Islands

Transportation

Getting There

Getting Around

Accommodation

Food

Useful Addresses

Further Information