http:// indonesiancities.blogspot.com/Komodo is an island in Indonesia with an area of 390 sq km and 2,000 inhabitants. It belongs to the Lesser Sunda Islands and is part of the Komodo National Park. Particularly well known is the Komodo dragon at home here. In addition, the waters around the island a popular dive destination. Komodo is embedded in the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands between the substantially larger neighboring islands Sumbawa and Flores in the west to the east. There are four mountains on the island, from north to south are the Mount Satalibo (735 meters), Mount Ara (538 meters), Mount Komodo (655 meters) and Mount Lankai (520 meters). To the island there are several islands, the North East and Lawalaut Lawadarat, Punya the east and adjacent to the Strait Linta Padar and the south Tala.
The inhabitants of the island are descendants of former prisoners who were exposed on the island and is mixed with the Bugis from Sulawesi have. The population is predominantly of Islam. However, there are few Christians and Hindus.
Ship overnight in the middle of the island world Komodo is only 1.5 hours flight away from Bali. Many tourists come to Komodo to see the flora and fauna on land and under water. Walks, (some are very good observation on the river and Liang Poreng Valley) including the Komodo dragons can be accomplished only if accompanied by local leaders of the conservation authority PCA. It routes of different lengths are available on each predetermined routes. The Port Loh Liang is located near Komodo Village. Thrill-seekers travel by boat to the islands, starting from Flores (Labuan Bajo) are. As a linked Komodo Rinca Tour is more than a day's journey, usually stayed on the water.