Flores

Flores is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, a group of islands in the eastern half of Indonesia. Administratively, it forms the largest island in the East Nusa Tenggara Province. The area is 14,250 km2 (5,500 sq mi), similar to Shikoku or Jamaica. Including Komodo and Rinca islands off its west coast, the population was 1,878,875 in the 2020 Census ; the official estimate as of mid-2024 was 2,014,110. The largest towns are Ende and Maumere. The name Flores is of Portuguese origin, meaning "Flowers".

Beyond's analysis on Flores

• 2026-08-15 — The deadly earthquake in Flores raises concerns over disruption to Indonesia’s nickel and agricultural supply chains, potentially impacting global commodity markets

Recent news mentioning Flores

• 2026-08-26 — Casa de las Flores, una experiencia estética en Lanzarote
• 2026-07-28 — Communities In Schools Names M. Angel Flores, CSPG, Vice President of Advancement

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• Lanzarote

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