Harimau Island

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Harimau Island
Native name:
Pulau Harimau
Geography
Location South China Sea
Coordinates 2°33′34″N103°56′40″E / 2.55944°N 103.94444°E / 2.55944; 103.94444 Coordinates: 2°33′34″N103°56′40″E / 2.55944°N 103.94444°E / 2.55944; 103.94444
Administration
State Johor

Harimau Island (Malay : Pulau Harimau) is an island in Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia. [1]

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References

  1. Dris, Matzidi (18 October 2015). "Sehari menyusuri Pulau Harimau" [Exploring Harimau Island in One Day] (in Malay). BH Online. Retrieved 17 July 2021.