Mantanani Islands

Mantanani Islands
Mantanani Islands
Geography
Coordinates6°42′30″N 116°20′45″E / 6.70833°N 116.34583°E / 6.70833; 116.34583
Administration
State Sabah

The Mantanani Islands (Malay: Pulau Mantanani) are a group of three islands off the north-west coast of the state of Sabah, Malaysia, opposite the town of Kota Belud, in northern Borneo. The largest island is Mantanani Besar; the other two are Mantanani Kecil and Lungisan. It is a popular site for recreational diving and is known for its dugongs.

The name of the island is a compound of Ubian word "manta" (blanket) and "Nani" (the name of a mighty man who fought the enemies that owned the blanket).

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