Where are the Lesser Sunda Islands located?

Q: Where are the Lesser Sunda Islands located?


A: The Lesser Sunda Islands (or Nusa Tenggara) are a group of islands in southern Southeast Asia, north of Australia.

Q: What countries do the Sunda Islands belong to?


A: The islands belong to Indonesia and East Timor.

Q: What is the Sunda Arc?


A: The Sunda Arc is formed by subduction along the Java Trench in the Java Sea.

Q: How were the Sunda Islands formed?


A: The Sunda Islands are part of a volcanic arc, which was formed by subduction along the Java Trench in the Java Sea.

Q: Are there any other islands that make up the Sunda Islands?


A: Yes, together with the Lesser Sunda Islands, there are also Greater Sunda Islands to the west that make up part of this archipelago.

Q: How far away from Australia are these islands located?


A: The Lesser Sunda Islands are located north of Australia.

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