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Island Castaways

A look at the unique array of animals that inhabit Indonesia’s vast chain of 17,000 islands, from the dinosaur-like komodo dragon to tree kangaroos. Indonesia is nicknamed "The Ring of Fire" as this 3,000-mile chain of 17,000 islands, running from Northern Australia to Asia, was created by volcanic eruptions 150 million years ago. Today there are 155 active volcanoes in Indonesia and one erupts every day, making this the most violent volcanic region on Earth. With 150 million people, Java is the most densely populated island in the world and it has the largest Buddhist temple - the stunning ruins of Borobudhur that date from the eighth century.

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  • Originally Aired January 23, 2000
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Network BBC
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