Lingga, Island regency in Riau Islands, Indonesia.
Description
Lingga is a regency encompassing hundreds of islands strung out along the equator in the Riau Islands. Lingga Island and Singkep Island serve as the main population centers of this sprawling maritime territory.
History
During World War II, the region served as a strategic naval anchorage for Japanese military forces. The location near fuel resources in Sumatra made these waters significant for wartime operations.
Culture
Malay, Bugis, and Chinese communities have made their homes here, shaping local life and customs. The different traditions and beliefs of these groups are visible in how people live and gather in daily spaces.
Practical
Ferry boats from Tanjung Pinang provide the main connection to Port Jagoh in the regency. Plan for roughly three hours of travel time when arranging your journey across the water.
Did you know?
Mount Daik displays three separate peaks, with one showing a distinctly broken base. Local geology and naming traditions connect this unusual formation to Sanskrit origins.
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