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Contrary to its name, the islands consists of 105 islands with land area of 8.7 km². Approximately 20,000 people inhabit the islands. Panggang Island is the most inhabited island.


SUB-DISTRICTS

Thousand Islands is divided into 2 Sub-districts :


TRADE

Fishing is the main trade of the islands. However, there has been a drop in the value of the trade due to over-fishing by fishing vessels operating in the region.


TOURISM

One of the islands, Bidadari Island , is a place to go for fishing or Diving . The islands also hold a protected National Park .


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