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Tabuan Island (Indonesian : Pulau Tabuan) is an island of southern Sumatra, under the jurisdiction of Lampung province.

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Lampung Province in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia

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It lies near the middle of the entrance of Teluk Semangka, relatively steep and densely wooded. It rises in its south-eastern part to a height of 671m and is said to "appear sharp from S or N. Except on the NE side." [1] Its principal settlement is the village of Sawangbalak, located on the extreme northern tip of the island. [2] The island is noted for its white beaches. [3] About 40 kilometres to the east is Legundi Island.

Legundi Island

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References

  1. ↑ National Geospatial-intelligence Agency (January 2005). Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 Borneo, Jawa, Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara Enroute. ProStar Publications. p. 107. ISBN   978-1-57785-654-2 . Retrieved 16 June 2011.
  2. ↑ United States. Hydrographic Office (1950). Sailing directions for Soenda Strait and the western coast of Borneo and off-lying islands: including Cocos Islands Christmas Island. Java Coast from Soenda Strait to Tandjoengpriok, Sumatra coast from Soenda Strait to Palemban, Straat Bancka, Gaspar Straten and Straat Karimata. U.S. Govt. Print. Off. p. 66. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  3. ↑ Atiyah, Jeremy (29 October 2002). Rough guide to Southeast Asia. Rough Guides. p. 319. ISBN   978-1-85828-893-2 . Retrieved 16 June 2011.

Coordinates: 5°48′8″S104°49′26″E / 5.80222°S 104.82389°E / -5.80222; 104.82389

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