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Rinca

Coordinates: 08°44′33″S 119°42′3″E / 8.74250°S 119.70083°E / -8.74250; 119.70083
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08°44′33″S 119°42′3″E / 8.74250°S 119.70083°E / -8.74250; 119.70083

Rincah
Native name:
Pulau Rindja
Rincah island
Map
Geography
LocationMaritime Southeast Asia
ArchipelagoLesser Sunda Islands
Area198 km2 (76 sq mi)
Administration
Indonesia
ProvinceEast Nusa Tenggara

Rincah, is a small island near Komodo island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The island is famous for giant lizards called Komodo dragons. Rincah also has many other animals such as wild pigs, buffalos, and birds. The island may also be called Rinca and Rindja.

Rincah is less popular than Komodo Island, so it is an excellent place to see the Komodo Dragon in nature with fewer people around. Day trips can be arranged from Labuanbajo on Flores by small boat at the park headquarters.

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