Besar Island, Malacca
Besar Island ("Big Island", Malay: Pulau Besar, in Jawi Script: ڤولاو بسر) is an island approximately 13 km off the coast of mainland Malacca in Malaysia. It is served by 15-minute private motorboat rides from the towns of Pernu and Umbai and 30-minute scheduled ferry rides from Anjung Batu Jetty in Umbai.
Besar Island seen from Umbai | |
Besar Island Besar Island within the State of Malacca | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Southeast Asia |
| Coordinates | 2°6′30.8″N 102°19′37.83″E |
| Adjacent to | Strait of Malacca |
| Area | 1.29 km2 (0.50 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
Malaysia | |
| State | Malacca |
| Local government | Malacca City Council |
| District | Melaka Tengah |
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