Anambas Archipelago

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Anambas Islands

Anambas archipelago (Indonesian: Kepulauan Anambas) is a small archipelago of Indonesia, located in the South China Sea between east and west Malaysia and Kalimantan. The island group is part of the Riau Islands Province, and are sometimes included in the larger Natuna Islands, located several hundred kilometers to the east.

Anambas have a large reserve of natural gas that is exported to countries such as Singapore and Malaysia. The island of Matak is the main base for oil exploration.

Other islands are Siantan (Tarempa), Mubur, Jemaja and Kiabu (Airabu).
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Coordinates:   3°6'23"N   105°39'22"E

Comments

  • Historically, this island once belonged to the state of Pahang, Malaysia but now it is under the administration of Indonesia.
  • yes, definitely it is part of INDONESIA ARCHIPELAGO, come to visit www.tandef.net
  • what the heck..so what gitu lho kalo pun punya Indonesia ato Indonesia? Yang penting orang2nya boleh/bisa hidup..itu perkara pokoknya.
  • Banyak membace,banyak mendenga,pulau pulau tu dulunye di bawah kerajaan penyengat,jgn nk claim punye engkau orang,mentang2 banyak persamaan
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