Pandang Island
Pandang Island (Pulau Pandang in Indonesian) is a small island in the Strait of Malacca, off the coast of Sumatra, about 47 km from Tanjung Balai and 10 km north of Salahnama Island.[1] It belongs to Indonesia.
The island is about 500 m long and 250 m wide.[1] It is almost entirely surrounded by a coral reef with some above-water rocks. A navigation light is installed on the island. Its highest point is 64 m above sea level.[2]
Pandang and Salahnama are locally known as The Brothers.[2]
See also
- Rukan Islands, also known as Three Brothers, about 560 km to the southeast
- Little Iyu Island and Great Iyu Island, also known as The Brothers, about 480 km to the southeast
References
- 1 2 Wikimapia, Pulau Pandang. Accessed on 2012-07-03.
- 1 2 Sailing Directions (Enroute), Strait of Malacca and Sumatra National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, USA
Coordinates: 3°25′49″N 99°45′18″E / 3.430369°N 99.754932°E
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