Redang Island
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Redang Island (Template:Langx, Terengganu Malay: Pula Redang) is an island in Kuala Nerus District, Terengganu, Malaysia. It is one of the largest islands off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is one of nine islands that made up an eponymous marine sanctuary park offering snorkeling and diving opportunities for tourists.
Geography
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For land administration purpose, 18 islands including Redang Island form the Redang Islands Mukim of the Kuala Nerus District. Of these, seven islands were protected and gazetted as marine parks by the Department of Fisheries and zoned Script error: No such module "convert". from the shore at lowest tide.[1][2][3] As with other mukims of Kuala Nerus District, it was a part of the Kuala Terengganu District until 2014.
| Island | Area (km2) |
|---|---|
| Redang[a] | 24.200 |
| Bidong | 2.440 |
| Lang Tengah[a] | 1.304 |
| Pinang[a] | 0.756 |
| Geluk | 0.145 |
| Yu Besar[a] | 0.127 |
| Kapak | 0.117 |
| Lima[a] | 0.093 |
| Ekor Tebu[a] | 0.056 |
| Yu Kecil[a] | 0.055 |
| Paku Besar | 0.052 |
| Kerengga Besar | 0.037 |
| Tengkorak | 0.017 |
| Batu Bara | 0.013 |
| Paku Kecil | 0.012 |
| Kerengga Kecil | 0.007 |
| Ling | 0.006 |
| Cipu | 0.004 |
| Total | 29.441 |
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Tourism
In contrast to the neighbouring Perhentian Islands, Redang has a more upmarket image, as almost all accommodation on the island is resort-based. The largest beach is Pasir Panjang on the east side, featuring half a dozen resorts. The beach is covered with soft white sand. Coral and fish can be seen just a few metres from the beach. The other beach resorts are located in Teluk Dalam on the north and Teluk Kalong to the south.
The 2000 film, Summer Holiday was filmed on the Laguna Redang Island Resort, and a replica of the tea house now serves as the resort's gift shop.
The island is a turtle nesting site, and these turtles serve as a draw for ecotourism.[4]
Climate
Redang has a tropical climate with temperatures steadily around Script error: No such module "convert". and frequent but brief thunderstorms. Like the rest of Malaysia's east coast, Redang is affected by the northeast monsoon from the South China Sea, so most resorts are closed and ferry transport schedules are severely restricted between October and March. The amount of monthly rainfall varies throughout the year, with November to February being the wettest months, whilst April to August being the driest. The island experiences on average about Script error: No such module "convert". of rain per year.
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Transportation
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Features
Panorama of the Redang Island Beach
See also
References
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External links
- SEATRU - A sea turtle project in Redang, Malaysia
- Tourism Malaysia - Pulau Redang
- Scary story
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