Flores Island

Flores Island

Island in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia

Flores is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, a group of islands in the eastern half of Indonesia. Administratively, it forms the largest island in the East Nusa Tenggara Province. The area is 14,250 km2 (5,500 sq mi), similar to Shikoku or Jamaica. Including Komodo and Rinca islands off its west coast, the population was 1,878,875 in the 2020 Census ; the official estimate as of mid-2024 was 2,014,110. The largest towns are Ende and Maumere. The name Flores is of Portuguese origin, meaning "Flowers".

Indonesia earthquake kills 68, displaces thousands

Indonesia earthquake kills 68, displaces thousands The death toll from Indonesia's 7.7-magnitude earthquake rose to 68, with thousands displaced and awaiting aid on Flores island.