Nusa Penida facts for kids
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Native name:
ᬦᬸᬲᬧᭂᬦᬶᬤ (nusa pĕnida)
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Broken Beach (top)
Kelingking Beach (bottom) |
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 Nusa Penida
Location in Bali
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| Geography | |
| Location | South East Asia |
| Coordinates | 8°44′0″S 115°32′0″E / 8.73333°S 115.53333°E |
| Archipelago | Lesser Sunda Islands |
| Area | 202.84 km2 (78.32 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 524 m (1,719 ft) |
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Indonesia
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| Province | Bali |
| Regency | Klungkung |
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| Largest settlement | Batukandik (pop. 6,500) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 63,900 (mid 2023) |
| Pop. density | 315 /km2 (816 /sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Nusa Penidian and other minority ethnic group |
Nusa Penida (Balinese: ᬦᬸᬲᬧᭂᬦᬶᬤ, romanized: nusa pĕnida) is a beautiful island in Indonesia. It's located near the famous island of Bali, in Southeast Asia. A narrow stretch of water called the Badung Strait separates Nusa Penida from Bali.
This island is part of the Klungkung Regency and includes two other small islands, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan, plus eleven even tinier ones. The middle of Nusa Penida is quite hilly, with its highest point reaching 524 meters. It's also a bit drier than Bali. Many people visit Nusa Penida because it's a popular spot for tourists among the three Nusa islands. In mid-2023, about 63,900 people lived here.
Island Language
The people living on Nusa Penida usually speak a special language called Nusa Penida Balinese. It's also known as basa Nosa. This language is a bit different from the Balinese spoken on the main island of Bali, so people from Bali might find it hard to understand.
Bird Sanctuary
Nusa Penida, along with its neighbors Lembongan and Ceningan Islands, is a safe place for birds. The local communities on these islands have used their traditional Balinese village rules to create this special bird sanctuary. The idea for this sanctuary came from a group called the Friends of the National Parks Foundation (FNPF).
In 2006, all 35 villages on the islands (now 41 villages) agreed to protect birds. They made bird protection a part of their traditional rules, called awig-awig (Balinese: ᬳᬯᬶᬕ᭄ᬳᬯᬶᬕ᭄, romanized: awig-awig). Since then, the FNPF has helped many Indonesian birds get better and released them back into the wild.
One of the most important birds they've helped is the Bali starling. This bird is only found in Bali, and its numbers in the wild dropped to less than 10 in 2005! The FNPF worked for two years, raising 64 Bali starlings in cages and then releasing them on Nusa Penida. By 2009, their numbers had grown to over 100. Other birds released here include the Java sparrow, Mitchell's lorikeet, and the sulphur-crested cockatoo.
Amazing Destinations
Nusa Penida has many beautiful places to visit. Here are some of the most popular spots:
- Kelingking Beach
- Broken Beach
- Angel Billabong
- Crystal Bay
- Atuh Beach
- Diamond Beach
- Suwehan Beach
- Peguyangan Waterfall
- Tembeling Forest
- Segening Waterfall
Diving Adventures
Nusa Penida is a fantastic place for diving! There are many great dive sites around the island, such as Penida Bay, Batu Lumbung (also known as Manta Point), Batu Meling, Batu Abah, Toya Pakeh, and Malibu Point.
The ocean currents around Nusa Penida are quite interesting. The water generally flows south through the Lombok Strait. However, the strength and direction of these currents can change depending on the monsoon seasons. During the southeast monsoon, the currents tend to flow south. During the northeast monsoon, they tend to flow north.
A survey in 2009 found that there were about 1,419 hectares of coral reefs around Nusa Penida. This means there's a lot of amazing underwater life to explore!
See also
In Spanish: Nusa Penida para niños
