How many people live in Flores and the surrounding islands?
Official figures place East Nusa Tenggara’s 2025 population at 5,742,564, while Flores is reported through separate regencies and Komodo National Park…
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Komodo National Park
Komodo dragon pictures: how to find real photos of the species
Komodo dragon pictures usually means verified photos of Varanus komodoensis, the world's largest living lizard, especially images from Indonesia's Kom…
Komodo National Park zones: what visitors can do on islands and at sea
Komodo National Park’s islands and dive sites do not share one blanket access rule. Its zoning system determines where tourism, boat passage, fishing…
BMKG forecasts clear weather in Komodo on September 26
BMKG forecasts clear conditions in Komodo on September 26, with temperatures of 26–28 °C and humidity of 77–89%. The outlook runs through September 30…
Komodo Park Enforces Fivefold Fine for Ticketless Entry
BTNK says ticketless entry to Komodo National Park can bring a fine five times the normal ticket rate. The charge applies per visitor or vehicle per d…
Komodo dragon life cycle: eggs, hatchlings and when they reach maturity
Komodo dragons do not grow up quickly: females lay clutches of eggs, the embryos incubate for months, hatchlings climb trees to avoid adults, and sexu…
Komodo dragon next to human: what the park record says
Komodo dragons usually avoid people, but they can still injure or kill humans if cornered, threatened or approached too closely. Park records from 197…
Komodo diving: how currents, waves and park rules shape dive safety
Komodo’s dive appeal comes with strong tidal currents, exposed sites and navigation risks. Official park guidance and BMKG forecasts explain how tides…
How many fish species does Komodo National Park support?
Official and research figures show Komodo National Park is a major marine biodiversity area, with thousands of recorded species and fish-stock measure…
Why Komodo park investment scrutiny follows seven permit approvals
A Floresa investigation says at least seven business networks secured nature-tourism permits in Komodo National Park between 2012 and 2018, linking co…
Komodo dragon location: where the species lives in Indonesia
Komodo dragons are not spread across Indonesia: their natural range is concentrated in Komodo National Park and a few coastal areas of Flores, with th…
Komodo diving currents: how to read forecasts and site warnings
Komodo’s dive sites are governed by tide-linked currents that can produce drift, down-current and surge conditions. Official forecasts and site guidan…
What do Labuan Bajo’s tourism numbers mean for business?
Labuan Bajo recorded 231,050 arriving passengers in the first half of 2025, but arrivals alone do not show tourism’s full business impact. Official da…
Komodo Park sets periodic 500-place quota adjustments
Komodo National Park Authority announced periodic quota adjustments of 500 places per day on 22 September 2026. The move does not establish a permanen…
BMKG warns of moderate waves around Komodo through 26 September
BMKG warned of moderate waves in Komodo National Park waters from 23 to 26 September 2026. South Sumba could see 2.5-to-3-metre waves through 24 Septe…
