Natuna Islands

The Natuna Islands rise from the South China Sea between Borneo and the Malay Peninsula. Great Natuna, also called Bunguran, is the largest island, with forested hills above a coast of bays and smaller islands. Natuna belonged to the group known as the Seven Islands, linked historically with the Malay sultanates of Johor and Riau-Lingga. The islands' position placed their inhabitants among the sea routes joining the lands on either side of these waters.