Lombok
Island in Indonesia
Lombok is an Indonesian island east of Bali and west of Sumbawa, part of the Lesser Sunda Island chain. It's known for beaches and surfing spots, particularly at Kuta and Banko Banko (in south Lombok). The motor-vehicle-free Gili Islands (Gili...
Archipelago: Lesser Sunda Islands
Area: 4,607.68 km2 (1,779.04 sq mi)
Demonym: Lombok Island, Sasak
Ethnic groups: Sasak, Balinese, Mbojo, Chinese-Indonesian, Sumbawa, Flores, Arab, Javanese, Banjarese, Malay, Batak
Highest elevation: 3,727 m (12228 ft)
Highest point: Rinjani
Largest settlement: Mataram (pop. 441,147)