What islands make up the Lesser Sunda Islands?
The main Lesser Sunda Islands are, from west to east: Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba, Timor, Alor archipelago, Barat Daya Islands, and Tanimbar Islands.
How big are the Lesser Sunda Islands?
171 square miles
What are the Greater Sunda Islands?
SumatraBorneoJavaSulawesiMadura Island
Where are the Lesser Sunda Islands?
Indonesia
What does Sunda mean?
The word Sunda means clear, pure, and complete. just in case anyone cares.
What animals live on the Lesser Sunda Islands?
The endemic mammals are the endangered Flores Shrew (Suncus mertensi), the vulnerable Komodo Rat (Komodomys rintjanus), and Lombok Flying Fox (Pteropus lombocensis), Sunda Long-eared Bat (Nyctophilus heran) while the carnivorous Komodo dragon, which is the world’s largest lizard, is found on Komodo, Rincah, Gili Motang …
Where does the Komodo dragon live?
Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands
Where is the Indonesia?
Southeast Asia
Is Indonesia a poor or rich country?
As a lower-middle income country and member of the G20, Indonesia is classified as a newly industrialized country. It is the 15th largest economy in the world by nominal GDP and the 7th largest in terms of GDP (PPP).
What race is Indonesian considered?
Background
| Ethnic groups | Population (million) | Main Regions |
|---|---|---|
| Javanese | 95.217 | Central Java, Yogyakarta, East Java, Lampung, Jakarta |
| Sundanese | 31.765 | West Java, Banten, Lampung |
| Malay | 8.789 | Sumatra eastern coast, West Kalimantan |
| Madurese | 6.807 | Madura island, East Java |
What is the most common name in Indonesia?
| GIRLS | BOYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Numbers | First names |
| 1 | 15 | Kevin |
| 2 | 14 | arief |
| 3 | 13 | ahmad |
Why is Indonesia called Hindu?
Sanskrit-derived names Most Indonesians regardless of personal religion, especially the Javanese, Sundanese, and Balinese, have names derived from Sanskrit. Thus, related Hindu or Indian culture in Indonesia is present not only as part of religion, but also culture.