Ko Lan

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Ko Lan seen from the east. Ko Sak can be seen on the right side of the image. Ko Krok is the darker shape above the sailship

Ko Lan also known as Koh Larn is a coral island located in Pattaya, Thailand. It is about 7.5 km away from Pattaya. It covers an area of 5.6 square kilometers.[1]

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It covers a total size of 5.6 square kilometres. It's 4.65 kilometres long and 2.15 kilometres wide. The island's highest point is 180 metres above sea level.

It has a tropical forest and is known for its beautiful beaches. It has six beaches with white sand and clear blue water. It is part of the Mu Ko Lanta National Park.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. Pupattanapong, Chaiyot (6 June 2018). "Koh Larn sullied by tourist overload as waste mounts". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  2. "Koh Larn rubbish crisis gets the "all talk, no action" policy treatment". Pattaya One. 2017-08-07. Archived from the original on 10 September 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2017.