Sunda Islands

Sunda Islands

The Sunda Islands are a group of islands located in the Malay Archipelago. They are divided into the Greater Sunda Islands and the Lesser Sunda Islands.

Geography

The Sunda Islands stretch across the equator for more than 1,600 kilometers from the Asian mainland into the Pacific Ocean. The Greater Sunda Islands include Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and Sulawesi, while the Lesser Sunda Islands consist of numerous smaller islands, the most significant of which are Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, and Timor.

Flora and Fauna

The Sunda Islands are known for their rich biodiversity. They are part of the Wallacea biogeographical region, which boasts a unique mix of Asian and Australasian species. The islands are home to a variety of endemic species, including the Komodo dragon and the Orangutan.

History

Historically, the Sunda Islands have been important for trade due to their location between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. They have been influenced by various cultures, including the Hindu and Buddhist cultures of ancient India and the Islamic culture of the Middle East.

See also

• Malay Archipelago
• Wallacea
• Biodiversity of Borneo

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