Little Karimun Explained

Little Karimun (Karimun Kecil or Pulau Nonet in Indonesian) is an island in the Strait of Malacca, about west of Batam and 35 km south-west of Singapore.[1] It belongs to the Karimun Regency of the Riau Islands Province of Indonesia. It is located just off the east coast of Sumatra.

Little Karimun lies just to the north-east of Great Karimun, from which it is separated by a deep channel about wide.[1] Its highest point is 377 m above sea level. It is hilly with fertile soil.[1]

The northern tip of Little Karimun is one of the baseline points that define the legal boundaries of Indonesia.(1.1664°N 103.3889°W).

Different Areas

Tanjung Balai

See also

References

1.1446°N 103.393°W

Notes and References

  1. Sailing Directions (Enroute), Strait of Malacca and Sumatra, page 50. Publication 174, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, USA