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Phuket (pronounced ‘Poo-get’) Island is commonly referred
to as the ‘Pearl of the South’ and is the largest island
in Thailand. Phuket Island runs 48 kilometers (34 miles) north to
south and 21 kilometers (16 miles) east to west. Phuket is broken
by a chain of mountains and valleys mainly from a north-south range
running down the west coast. This accounts for about 70% of the
land area. The tallest peak, Mai Tao Sip Song (12 Cane Peak) is
529 meters. The other 30% of the island is flat land located mainly
in the central and eastern portions of the island.
Laying in the Andaman Sea off southern Thailand’s west coast,
the island’s terrain is incredibly varied, with rocky headlands,
long broad sandy beaches, limestone cliffs, forested hills, small
estuaries, lagoons, and tropical vegetation of all kinds. Its large
size has allowed microclimates to develop in different areas of
the island.
The island offers many different looks and feels for you to discover
and enjoy. Kata Beach with its spectacular tropical scenery compared
with the stately casuarinas trees that are found on Nai Yang Beach
just a few kilometers north. The triple canopy rainforest of Khao
Phra Thaeo National Park to the mud flats and mangrove swamps of
Koh Siray. Limestone outcroppings line the east coast and solid
granite boulders on the west. Phuket is truly a tropical wonderland
and offers something for just about everyone.
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