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The district,located approximately 70km from Krabi
Town, consists of two major islands, the larger, more populated
Ko Lanta Yai (Commonly known as simply Ko Lanta)
and the smaller Ko Lanta Noi, as well as several minor islands.
The island (Ko Lanta Yai) has 9 attractive white sandy beaches,
splendid scenery; coastlines have more than 70 small islands and
plenty with forest, coral reefs and under water life. The geography
of the island is typically mangroves; coral rimmed beaches; and
rugged tree covered hills. A popular tourist destination, the islands
are known for their long, sandy beaches and scuba diving.
Neighboring districts are Nuea Khlong to the northwest and Khlong
Thom to the northeast and east. Whereas, the rest of the sides are
surrounded by Andaman Sea.
134 km² of the district belong to the Ko Lanta National Park,
which was established in 1990 as the 62nd national park of Thailand.
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