Komodo Island Map

Description: Author: Ontheworldmap.com
Map based on the free editable OSM map openstreetmap.org.

The rugged island of Komodo, spanning 150 square miles (390 square kilometers), is renowned worldwide as the natural habitat of the Komodo dragon, the world's largest lizard species. Part of Komodo National Park, established in 1980, the island attracts thousands of wildlife enthusiasts annually. Its dramatic landscape features savanna-covered hills, dry tropical forests, and pristine beaches with distinctive pink sand, caused by microscopic organisms called Foraminifera. The surrounding waters teem with marine life, including manta rays, sharks, and over 1,000 fish species, making it a premier diving destination. The island's indigenous community, numbering around 2,000 people, has developed a unique coexistence with the dragons, maintaining traditional fishing practices while adapting to increasing tourism.