Komodo Island
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Summary
Komodo Island is an island[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of island entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,153 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: West Manggarai[3]
- Country: Indonesia[4]
- Located in or next to body of water: Savu Sea[5]
- Part of: Lesser Sunda Islands[6]
- Commons category: Komodo (island)[7]
- Located in/on physical feature: Lesser Sunda Islands[8]
- Population: 2000[9]
- Native label: Pulau Komodo[10]
- Elevation above sea level: 8 m[11], 436 m[12]
- Area: 390 km²[13], 319.8379 km²[14]
- Name: Komodo[15]
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Cultural Significance
Things named for Komodo Island include Komodo dragon[16], a taxon[17].
Why It Matters
Komodo Island has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] It is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
Entities named for it include Komodo dragon[16], a taxon[17].