Tenggol Island
Tenggol Island (Malay: Pulau Tenggol, Terengganuan: Pula Tenggo) is an island off the coast of Terengganu, Malaysia. It is the last island in a string of islands that include Pulau Perhentian and Pulau Redang. It is connected by ferry to Kuala Dungun on the mainland.
Native name: Pulau Tenggol ڤولاو تيڠڬول Pula Tenggo | |
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Tenggol Tenggol Tenggol | |
Geography | |
Location | South China Sea |
Coordinates | 4°48′N 103°41′E |
Archipelago | Perhentian Islands |
Administration | |
State | Terengganu |
The island was traditionally uninhabited, but now contains hotels. Vietnamese boat people were stranded on the island in aftermath of the Vietnam War.
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