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GEOGRAPHY

It is a small island, moderately rugged terrain with several hills. The highest one is Mt. Tajem (in local dialect called ''Gunung Tajem''). Even though it's called a mountain, its height is not more than 1000 m.

Being surrounded by straits, its sea is moderately calm and shallow.


DEMOGRAPHY

The population is centered in several small town, populated by approximately 10000 inhabitants.


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