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Indonesia comprises 17,508 islands according to Indonesian government estimates, with about 6,000 of those inhabited. The country extends from adjacent the Malay Peninsula in its west and into Melanesia in its east. According to a 2002 survey by National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN), Indonesia has 18,306 islands. Counting tidal islands (periodically submerged) doubles the island figure, and many islands with no name or the same names, making it very confusing even to the government of Indonesia.

Management of the islands sometimes includes a Regency (Indonesia) covers a small island chain.

On September 21, 2007, an 8.4 Earthquake struck Sumatra near South Pagai Island, producing a cluster of 6 small new islands, and enlarging others by uplift.Southern Sumatra Earthquake in 2007, coastal change, GSI A large portion of Indonesia is seismically active, the number, size, shape of islands continues to evolve.

Map of Indonesia

Main islands

Greater Sunda Islands
- Borneo — divided between Indonesian Kalimantan, Brunei, and Malaysia\'s states of Sabah and Sarawak
- Java (formerly Jawa Dwipa)
- Sumatra (formerly Swarna Dwipa)
- Sulawesi (formerly Celebes)
New Guinea — divided between Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua and the independent nation of Papua New Guinea

Other islands

Java

Province of Banten

Deli
Manuk
Panaitan
Panjang
Sangiang
Tunda
Umang

Province of DKI Jakarta

Thousand Islands archipelago (Kepulauan Seribu) 105 islands. Only 11 islands are inhabited.
- Angel (Pulau Bidadari)
- Ayer
- Big Bira (Pulau Bira Besar)
- Big Lancong (Pulau Lancong Besar)
- Big Umbrella (Pulau Payung Besar)
- Boy Scouts (Pulau Pramuka)
- Cipir
- Coconut (Pulau Kelapa)
- Edam
- Great Tiger (Pulau Macan Besar)
- Hope (Pulau Harapan)
- Karya
- Kelor
- Kotok
- Lucky Java (Pulau Untung Jawa)
- Onrust
- Panggang
- Pantara
- Rainbow (Pulau Pelangi)
- Sebira
- Sepa
- Stingray (Pulau Pari)
- Tidung

Province of West Java

Rakit

Province of Central Java

Karimun Java
Nusa Kambangan - prison island

Province of East Java

Bawean archipelago (kepulauan Bawean)
Genteng
Iyang
Kambing Island (East Java)
Kangean Islands archipelago (kepulauan Kangean)
Madura
Masalembu
Nusa Barung
Puteran
Raas
Raja
Sapudi

Sumatra

Province of Aceh, 119 islands

Aceh island
Asu
Babi
Banyak archipelago (kepulauan Banyak), 99 islands
- Balai
- Bangkaru
- Singkilbaru
- Tuangku
- Ujung Batu
Bawah
Breueh
Hinako
Lasia
Weh Island
Simeulue Island

Province of North Sumatra, 419 islands

Batu archipelago (formerly Batoe Eilanden), 51 islands
- Sibuasi
- Pini
- Tanahbala
- Tanahmasa
Batumakalele
Bau
Bawa
Berhala island on the Strait of Malacca
Hamutaia
Imanna
Jake
Lego
Makole
Masa
Nias archipelago (kepulauan Nias)
- Simuk
Pasu
Samosir island on Lake Toba
Sigata
Simaleh
Wunga

Province of West Sumatra

Mentawai Islands
- Siberut
- Sipura (Pulau Sipora)
- North Pagai
- South Pagai
Pasumpahan

Province of Lampung

Child of Krakatoa (Pulau Anak Krakatau)

Province of Riau

Province of Riau Islands, about 3,200 islands

Natuna archipelago (Kepulauan Natuna)
- South Natuna archipelago
  - Midai island
  - Subi island
  - Panjang Island, (Natuna)
  - Serasan island
- Anambas archipelago
  - Airabu island
  - Jemaja island
  - Mubur island
  - Siantan island
  - Matak island
  - Tarempah island
- Natuna Besar archipelago
  - Natuna Besar island
  - Laut, (Natuna) island
- Tambelan archipelago
  - Badas Islands archipelago
  - Tembelan Besar island
  - Uwi island
  - Mendarik island
  - Benua island
  - Panjantan island
Riau Archipelago
Lingga Islands
- Lingga with nearby islands:
  - Alut
- Singkep with nearby islands:
  - Posik
  - Serak
  - Lalang
- Sebangka with nearby islands:
  - Senayang
  - Kapas
  - Kentar
  - Mowang
  - Lobam
  - Cempah
- Bakung
- Selayar, (Riau Is)
- Temiang
- Mesawak

Province of Bangka-Belitung Islands

Kalimantan

Province of East Kalimantan

Province of South Kalimantan

Province of Central Kalimantan

Province of West Kalimantan

Sulawesi

Province of North Sulawesi

Talaud Islands
Miangas
Sangihe Islands
- Budike
- Sangir Besar, aka Sangir Island
- Kalama Island
- Karatikang
- Para Island
- Siau Island
- Tahulandang
- Biaro
- Talisei
- Bangka (Sangihe)
Nanusa Islands
Karakaralong Islands

Province of Central Sulawesi

Togian Islands
Banggai Islands
- Peleng
- Banggai
- Bangkulu
- Bowokan Islands (aka Treko)
  - Bowokan
Timpaus
Salabangka Islands
Manui

Province of South Sulawesi

Province of Southeast Sulawesi

Tukangbesi Islands
- Wakatobi
  - Wangiwangi Island,
  - Kambode
  - Kampenane
  - Timor
  - Kaledupa
  - Hoga
  - Linea Island,
  - Tomea
  - Talondano
  - Lineta
  - Binongko
- Moromaho
- Cowocowo
- Kentiole
- Runduma
- Anano
- Karang Kapota atoll
- Karang Kaledupa atoll
- Karang Koromaha atoll
- Karang Kadupa atoll
- Langkesi islands
Wowoni
Buton
Muna
Siumpu
Batuata
Kabaena
Kakabia
Karompa Lompo
Kalaotoa
Bahulu
Labengke
Padea Besar

Lesser Sunda Islands

Province of Bali

Province of West Nusa Tenggara

Province of East Nusa Tenggara

Alor Archipelago (kepulauan Alor), 14 islands + 1 (E.Timor)
- Alor
- Buaya
- Kepa
- Pantar
- Pura
- Tereweng
- Kangge
- Kura)
- Sika
- Kapas
- Batang Island
- Lapang
- Rusa
Flores
Komodo
Palu\'e aka Palu
Rinca
Rote Island
Savu (Savu Islands)
- Rai Hawu (Savu, Sawu, Sabu, Sawoe, Havu, Hawu, awoe)
- Rai Jua (Rai Djua, Raijua)
- Rai Dana (Dana)
Solor Archipelago
- Adonara
- Lembata (Lomblen)
- Solor
Sumba
Timor—divided between Indonesian West Timor and the independent nation of East Timor
Semau

Maluku

Province of Maluku

Buru, former prison island, with nearby islands:
- Ambelau

Seram, with nearby islands:
- Ambon (Amboyna)
- Buano
- Haruku
- Kelang
- Manipa
- Saparua

Gorong archipelago (Kepulauan Gorong)
- Gorong
- Manawoka
- Panjang

Watubela archipelago (Kepulauan Watubela)
- Kasiui
- Tioor

Banda archipelago (Kepulauan Banda)
- Ay
- Banana (Pulau Pisang)
- Banda Naira
- Batukapal
- Big Banda (Pulau Banda Besar/Lonthoir)
- Crab (Pulau Karaka)
- Hatta (formerly Rozengain island)
- Manuk
- Manukang
- Nailaka
- Run
- Saaru

Tayandu Islands (also Tayahad), 17 islands

Kai archipelago (Kepulauan Kai)
- Big kai (Pulau Kai Besar)
- Small kai (Pulau Kai Kecil)
- Kaitanimbar

Aru archipelago (Kepulauan Aru), 85 islands (the largest are Warilau, Kola, Wokam, Kobroor, Maikoor and Trangan)
- Baun
- Enu
- Kobroor
- Kola Island
- Maikoor
- Penambulai
- Trangan
- Wamar
- Warilau
- Wokam
- Workai
- Jin Islands (Kepulauan Jin)

Tanimbar Islands archipelago (Kepulauan Tanimbar), 66 islands, only 7 inhabited
- Fordata
- Larat
- Maru
- Molu
- Nuswotar
- Selaru
- Selu
- Seira
- Wotap
- Wuliaru
- Yamdena

Babar Island archipelago (Kepulauan Babar), 6 islands
- Babar
- Dai
- Daweloor
- Dawera
- Masela
- Wetan

Barat Daya Islands archipelago (Kepulauan Barat Daya)
- Damar
- Maopora
- Romang
- Wetar

Sermata archipelago (Kepulauan Sermata)
- Sermata
- Coconut (Pulau Kelapa)
- Luang

Leti Islands archipelago (Kepulauan Leti)
- Kisar
- Lakor
- Leti
- Moa

Small volcanic islands in the Banda Sea

Nila
Serua
Teun

The province of North Maluku

Halmahera, with nearby islands:
- Damar (North Maluku)
- Hasil
- Machian (Pulau Makian)
- Mare
- Morotai
- Moti
- Sayafi
- Ternate
- Tidore

Bacan, with nearby islands:
- Kasiruta
- Kayoa
- Latalata
- Mandioli
- Taneti

Morotai, with nearby islands:
Rau

Gebe Umera, with nearby islands:
- Yu

North Loloda archipelago (Kepulauan Loloda Utara)
- Dagasuli
- Doi

Widi archipelago (Kepulauan Widi)

Obi Islands, with nearby islands:
- Bisa
- Gomumu
- Obilatu
- Tapat
- Tobalai

Sula archipelago (Kepulauan Sula)
- Lifamatola
- Mangole
- Seho
- Sulabesi
- Taliabu

Small volcanic islands in North Maluku

Mayu
Pisang (North Maluku)
Tifore
Lawin
Boo Islands

New Guinea

Islands on the west of the main New Guinea island

Province of West Papua

610 islands, 35 inhabited

North of New Guinea Island:

Asia Islands archipelago (kepulauan Asia)
- Fani
- Igin
- Miarin
Ayu Islands archipelago (kepulauan Ayu)
Mapia Islands north of Cenderawasih Bay
- Bras Island
- Pegun Island
Bantang (Batangpele), with nearby islands:
- Minyahun
- Penemu
- Yar
Kabu Islands (kepulauan Kabu)
Kalis Islands (kepulauan Kalis)
Mansuar, with nearby islands:
- Kri

Raja Ampat archipelago (kepulauan Raja Ampat or Four Kings archipelago): over 1500 islands
- Batanta
- Gag
- Fam Islands (kepulauan Fam)
- Misool with nearby islands:
  - Babi
  - Daram
  - Ketimkerio
  - Polee
  - Wagmab
  - Walib
  - Warakaraket/Warakaget
- Nusela Islands (kepulauan Nusela)
- Rombombo Islands (kepulauan Rombombo) - near Sorong
  - Doom
  - Kabra
  - Tsiof
- Selawati
- Waigeo
  - Gam
  - Kawe
  - Me
  - Uranie
  - Wayag
  - Yeben
  - Kofiau
Sariga Islands (kepulauan Sariga)
- Selawati, nearby islands:
- Batanta
  - Igiem
  - Jefman/Yefman
  - Warir
- Sayang
- Su Islands (kepulauan Su)
Wai (on the strait of Dampier)
Segaf Islands, due south of Misool.
Valse Pisang Islands, due east of Misool.

Other islands in West Papua Province:

within Cenderawasih Bay:

Auri Islands archipelago (kepulauan Auri)
Meos Waar
Rumberpon
Roon Island
Meos Angra

in Sebakor Bay:

in Kamrau Bay:

Adi Island (in Kaimana regency)
Aduma

Others:

Sabuda (near Fatagar Tuting cape)

Province of Papua:

Biak Islands (kepulauan Biak aka Schouten archipelago):
- Biak
- Padaido Islands (kepulauan Padaido)
- Numfor
- Yapen
- Mios Num
- Kaipuri
- Supiori
Kumamba Islands (Kepulauan Kumamba)
Podena Islands (Kep Podena)
Moor Islands archipelago (kepulauan Moor) in Cenderawasih Bay
Komoran
Yos Sudarso (Dolak, Kimaam, and formerly Frederik-Hendrik Island)

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References

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External links

"Indonesia counts its islands before it\'s too late", Antara, May 17, 2007.

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