Liran

Liran
Map of the Barat Daya Islands with Liran in the far west
Geography
Location Southeast Asia
Administration
Province Maluku
Regency Southwest Maluku
Demographics
Languages Indonesian, Wetarese
Additional information
Time zone

Liran (Indonesian: Pulau Liran) (pronounced: lee-rawn) is a small island off the southwest coast of Wetar Island, Indonesia. The East Timorese island Atauro is 12 km to the southwest. Liran is the westernmost of the Barat Daya Islands in the province of Maluku.

Liran is surrounded by coral reefs.

It has a small population, who speak Wetarese. They primarily live in the small village Ustutun on the east coast of the island. There is also a lighthouse there.

Coordinates: 8°00′37″S 125°43′59″E / 8.01028°S 125.733°E / -8.01028; 125.733


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.