Lingga Islands
Lingga Islands The Lingga Islands or Lingga Archipelago are a group of islands in Indonesia, located south of Singapore, along both sides of the equator, off the eastern coast of Riau Islands province on Sumatra island. They are south of the populated Riau Archipelago, known for the industrial island of Batam and the tourist-frequented island of Bintan, although the Lingga Islands themselves are rarely visited due to the infrequent local transportation. The equator goes through the northern tip of Lingga, the name of the main island in the archipelago. Administratively they form a regency with an area of 2,205.95 kmx and a population of 86,150 people at the 2010 Census. The capital lies at Daik. The population are mainly Malay, Bugis and Chinese. Nearby are the remains of the fort of Benteng Bukit Cening, overlooking the sea. The cannons are still lined up, as if they were awaiting another enemy attack. By size and population the most important islands in the archipelago are Lingg...