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Menipo Island is not shown in any geographical map. It is only 571
hectares large or 7,328 meters long and 700 meters wide. It is separated
from Timor Island by a narrow strait. Menipo Island is part of Enoraen
Village, Kuarasi District, in Kupang Regency. This island is occupied by
various kinds of animals, such as Timor deer (Cervus Timorensis), wild
pigs, turtles, alligators, bats, small birds, pigeons and turtle- doves.
It is a popular place for recreation on weekends and holidays. One can
go fishing, snorkeling, swimming or surfing.
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