Ko Lanta
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| Province: | Krabi |
| Area: | 339.843 km² |
| Inhabitants: | 27,654 (2005) |
| Pop. density: | 81.4 inh./km² |
| Geocode: | 8103 |
| Postal code: | 81150 |
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Ko Lanta (Thai: เกาะลันตา, also Koh Lanta) is a district (Amphoe) in Krabi Province, Thailand.
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[edit] History
The district was established in December 1901.
The origin of the name is unclear, but it may originate from the Javanese word lantas, meaning a type of grill for fish. The name of the island was officially changed to "Ko Lanta" in 1917.
[edit] Geography
The district consists of two major islands, the larger, more populated Ko Lanta Yai and the smaller Ko Lanta Noi, as well as several minor islands. A popular tourist destination, the islands are known for their long, sandy beaches and scuba diving.
Neighboring districts are Nuea Khlong to the northwest and Khlong Thom to the northeast and east.
134 km² of the district belong to the Ko Lanta National Park, which was established in 1990 as the 62nd national park of Thailand.
[edit] Administration
The district is subdivided into 5 communes (tambon), which are further subdivided into 37 villages (muban). Ko Lanta Yai has township (thesaban tambon) status and covers part of the tambon Ko Lanta Yai.
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 Ko Lanta Beach |
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[edit] External links
| Amphoe of Krabi |  |
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Mueang Krabi - Khao Phanom - Ko Lanta - Khlong Thom - Ao Luek - Plai Phraya - Lam Thap - Nuea Khlong |
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