Where is Pulau Komodo located?
East Nusa TenggaraKomodo / ProvinceEast Nusa Tenggara is the southernmost province of Indonesia. It comprises the eastern portion of the Lesser Sunda Islands, facing the Indian Ocean in the south and the Flores Sea in the north. Wikipedia
Does anyone live on Komodo Island?
Komodo Island has a surface area of 390 square kilometres and a human population of over two thousand. The people of the island are descendants of former convicts who were exiled to the island and who have mixed with Bugis from Sulawesi.
Is Komodo Island open to tourists?
Although Komodo National Park is open 365 days a year, as a consequence of the heavy rain which can fall, especially in January and February, tours may be canceled. To avoid it, do not book your Komodo trip for those months.
What animals live on the island of Komodo?
In addition to the world famous Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodoensis), the larger inhabitants are Buffalos, Rusu deer, monkeys, pigs, and horses. Further down the scale, indigenous frogs, snakes and lizards abound on the island, not to forget the aptly named endemic Komodo Rat.
Can you stay on Komodo Island?
The only accommodation on Komodo Island itself is a collection of bungalows that are owned and operated by the National Park. They are usually reserved for special guests and film crews. As such, most visitors to the area spend the night on nearby Flores (usually in Labuan Bajo).
Why is Komodo Island famous?
The Komodo National Park encompasses a total of 29 volcanic islands (including the 3 major islands Rinca, Padar and Komodo) and is home to approximately 2,500 Komodo Dragons and other terrestrial fauna such as various species of reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Who owns Komodo Island?
The park includes the three larger islands Komodo, Padar and Rinca, and 26 smaller ones, with a total area of 1,733 km2 (603 km2 of it land)….
| Komodo National Park | |
|---|---|
| Area | 1,733 km2 (669 sq mi) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Visitors | 45,000 (in 2010) |
| Governing body | Ministry of Environment and Forestry |
What language is spoken on Komodo Island?
The Komodo language is a language spoken by the extinct Komodo people, and present day inhabitants of Komodo Island, with a small population of speakers on mainland Flores. It belongs to the Austronesian language family, and is a separate language from Manggarai.
Why is Komodo Island closing?
In July, authorities in East Nusa Tenggara province said that the island would be closed for one year from January 2020 to stop tourists interfering with the natural behaviour of the largest species of lizard on earth.
Is Komodo Island Open 2021?
The island will be closed until July 2021 due to current tourism constructions. All other islands can still be visited. Komodo Dragons can only be seen on the islands of Rinca and Komodo.
How much does it cost to visit Komodo National Park?
Komodo National Park facts
| National Park | Komodo National park |
|---|---|
| UNESCO status | Yes |
| Number of islands | 29 |
| Area | 1,733 km2 |
| Komodo National Park entrance fee | 150,000 IDR, $10 USD (working days) 255,000 IDR, $18 USD (Sundays & holidays) |