Komodo is one of the 17,508
islands that make up the
Republic of Indonesia. The island has a surface area of 390 km² and over 2000 inhabitants. The inhabitants of the island are descendants of former
convicts who were exiled to the island and who have mixed themselves with the
Bugis from
Sulawesi. The population are primarily adherents of
Islam but there are also
Christian and
Hindu minorities.
Komodo is part of the
Lesser Sunda chain of islands and forms part of the
Komodo National Park. Particularly notable here is the native
Komodo dragon. In addition, the island is a popular destination for
diving. Administratively, it is part of the
East Nusa Tenggara province.
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