. File Wpn klif6.jpg thumb right Wolin National Park , Poland Ecotourism is a form of tourism ... rights . Since the 1980s ecotourism has been considered a critical endeavour by environmentalists .... ref name Honey EandSD 33 cite book last Honey first Martha year 2008 title Ecotourism and Sustainable ... as the working definition of ecotourism. ref Untamed Path http www.untamedpath.com Ecotourism defining.html Defining Ecotourism . Retrieved on 2009 03 24. ref Generally, ecotourism focuses on socially responsible travel, personal growth, and environmental sustainability. Ecotourism typically involves .... Ecotourism is intended to offer tourists insight into the impact of human beings on the environment, and to foster a greater appreciation of our natural habitats. Responsible ecotourism includes programs ..., an integral part of ecotourism is the promotion of recycling , Energy conservation energy efficiency ... Randall For these reasons, ecotourism often appeals to advocates of environmental and social responsibility. Criteria Ecotourism is a form of tourism that involves visiting natural areas in the remote wilderness or rural environments. According to the definition and principles of ecotourism established by The International Ecotourism Society TIES in 1990, ecotourism is Responsible travel to natural ... Honey, expands on the TIES definition by describing the seven characteristics of ecotourism, which ... 29to31 also to do with social sustainability cite book last Honey first Martha year 2008 title Ecotourism ... cite book last Tuohino, A., and A. Hynonen first authorlink coauthors editor others title Ecotourism ... cite book last Wight first P.A. authorlink coauthors editor others title Ecotourism Ethics or Eco ... their informed consent and participation in the management of ecotourism enterprises tourism to unspoiled ... economically, often more than mass tourism Ecotourism Society Pakistan ESP explains Ecotourism is a travel ... activities in fragile areas . For many countries, ecotourism is not simply a marginal activity to finance ... more details
advert date April 2012 copypaste date April 2012 Ecotourism Society Pakistan ESP is an organization based in Pakistan which seeks to promote ecotourism in the mountain eco regions of Pakistan as a way of raising the standard of living in those areas. ref cite news url http www.accessmylibrary.com coms2 summary 0286 18293255 ITM title Legislation demanded in tourism sector. date December 19, 2004 work Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited publisher Asia Africa Intelligence Wire accessdate 19 January 2010 ref ref cite news url http www.accessmylibrary.com coms2 summary 0286 13540991 ITM title Tourism South Asia losing share in world tourism . date September 28, 2004 work Pakistan Press International Information Services Limited publisher Asia Africa Intelligence Wire accessdate 19 January 2010 ref ref cite news url http www.accessmylibrary.com coms2 summary 0286 3503969 ITM title SAARC ESP stresses SAARC members to promote regional tourism date January 1, 2004 work PPI Pakistan Press International accessdate 19 January 2010 ref ESP is an organization working in the field of tourism having basic aim of helping the poor living in northern areas of. It promotes sustainable mountain development through improved communication among institutions and individuals with a particular focus on mountain eco regions within Pakistan and abroad. ESP links people concerned with mountain development and research and is also running on line Information Sharing Data Bank ISDB . It provides guidelines and information on mountain initiatives and alerts the communities to timely actions, as well as the value of sharing information about mountain environments. This organization was founded by former Consultant Ministry of Tourism Government of Pakistan Agha Iqrar Haroon in May ... help in the field of ecotourism. ESP conducts researches on environmentally critical areas where ... in Pakistan Category Ecotourism Category Organizations established in 1997 pakistan org stub ... more details
a more eco friendly clientele. ref http wilderdom.com ecotourism Outdoor Education Research & Evaluation ... to the rest of the world. Ecotourism can help conserve biodiversity and alleviate poverty in South ..., both local and regional. Ecotourism has the potential to alleviate poverty in South Africa by bringing money into the economy and creating jobs. The difference between ecotourism and sustainable tourism is that in ecotourism, the cultural heritages of the specific area are respected and conserved. Also, in ecotourism the local people living in and around the destination are included in the planning, implementing and maintaining of the ecotourist park Guiterrez, 2006 . Through ecotourism ... of the term ecotourism as well as what a foundation association company needs to do ..., 2001 One foundation that has won numerous awards in the name of ecotourism and travel is http ... for ecotourism they promote travel to the region, educate travelers, promote restoration, and most ... the local economy. Another foundation that appears to conduct responsible ecotourism in South ... Activism in South Africa Notes reflist References Gutierrez, E. 2006. Ecotourism and Biodiversity ... 2007 Web site http www.responsibletourismawards.com about.html 2007 . Ecotourism in Africa. Retrieved ... http www.sarpn.org.za documents d0000990 Fact Sheet Poverty in South Africa http wilderdom.com ecotourismEcotourism or Nature Tourism Economy of South Africa Category Tourism in South Africa Category Ecotourism ... more details
wikify date November 2009 refimprove date April 2011 Ecotourism in the United States is commonly practiced ... Park Service United States National Park Service . The principles and behaviors of ecotourism are slowly ..., spruce grouse, and gray jay. Ecotourism opportunities The three different mountain ranges Appalachian ... in ecotourism to develop. Some examples of ecotourism opportunities in the Northeastern United ... the state. Coral reefs serve as habitat for many tropical fish species. Ecotourism opportunities ... to the upland pine forests allow for a range of ecotourism opportunities. Some examples of these opportunities .... ref is a long time member of the International Ecotourism Society and operates in the J.N. Ding Darling ... from the oak hickory trees, fox squirrels, chipmunks,and prairie dogs. Ecotourism opportunities ..., and rubber boa can also be found here. Ecotourism opportunities Ecotourism operations are well ... different set of ecosystems and natural habitats to exist. Ecotourism in the southwest of the United ... the wild lands of Nevada. Ecotourism opportunities The Southwestern United States offers tourists a wide variety of ecotourism options due to the unique ecosystem found in this region. Whale watching ... in Big Sur California Accessed 18 November 2009. ref Ecotourism in California has also reached ... impact getaways. The La Ruta de Sonora Ecotourism Association ref http www.laruta.org La Ruta de Sonora Ecotourism Association Accessed 18 November 2009. ref works only with local businesses and tour guides. These ecotourism businesses often provide a visitor code of conduct pamphlet that highlights ... and purchasing and consuming local goods. Many of the ecotourism options available to visitors in Arizona ... between the US and Mexico and how this in turn affects ecotourism and ecosystem management. Herd Management ... live along the coast in the Arctic tundra region caribou are also concentrated in the tundra. Ecotourism .... Ecotourism opportunities The Hawaii Ecotourism Association ref http www.hawaiiecotourism.org Hawaii ... more details
Orphan date February 2009 The La Ruta Moskitia Ecotourism Alliance is a collection of six indigenous communities that provide ecotourism products and services within the Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve in Honduras . All of the ecotourism enterprises that are a part of La Ruta Moskitia are 100 community owned and operated. All of the financial benefits of the sustainable tourism initiatives of La Ruta Moskitia go directly to local communities. The benefits of sustainable tourism practices help prevent locals from over hunting, over fishing, and over using the land in the bioreserve. This alliance is supported by Rare, the conservation and wild life protection organization, and the UN because of the joint community and conservation benefits la Ruta Moskitia Ecotourism Alliance promotes. ref http www.larutamoskitia.com ref Accomplishments, awards, and recognition The Rio Biosphere Reserve, which lies in the heart of La Moskitia, is a convert 2 e6acre km2 adj on UNESCO World Heritage Site. The La Ruta Moskitia Ecotourism Alliance is in its third year of operations. Within this time through its operations, products, and services the Alliance has already injected more than 350,000 USD into the local communities, created 250 jobs, and supports 1500 immediate family members in the Reserve. Awards and recognition of The La Ruta Moskitia Ecotourism Alliance includes the World Travel and Tourism Council s Tourism for Tomorrow Investor in People award in 2008, the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award Best Park or Protected Area in 2007, and the Conde Nast Traveler s coveted Green List in 2006. These international rewards were presented to acknowledge the Alliance s quality products, as well as identify its aid towards poverty alleviation and biodiversity conservation. In addition, to the awards mentioned above La Ruta Moskitia was recognized as one of National Geographic Adventures ... Moskitia such as Lonely Planet and Outside Magazine. ref M. Humke 2008 The La Ruta Moskitia Ecotourism ... more details
Multiple issues orphan February 2009 inappropriate tone January 2009 refimprove February 2009 Ecotourism has various definitions, but the most general one can be described as tourism that is set up in such a way that it genuinely benefits the local environment both nature and the people in which it operates. The Singapore Tourism Board has previously explored ideas in developing an ecotourism site in Singapore. However, until today, there has been no ecotourism based projects being developed in Singapore. References Reflist DEFAULTSORT Eco Tourism Around Singapore Category Ecotourism Category Tourism in Singapore ... more details
notability date May 2011 primarysources date May 2011 Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp is a small family owned ecolodge bordering the Udzungwa Mountains National Park in southern Tanzania . The lodge is a growing eco aware business which works closely with the local village community and is powered solely by a micro hyrdo generator and solar water heaters. Hondo Hondo provides access to the pristine rainforest of the Eastern Arc Mountains known as the Galapagos of Africa and has hosted researchers studying insects, baboons and other primates, and birds, as well as groups from universities and schools in Germany, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. Hondo Hondo has been featured in articles and blogs including that of the ref http www.africanrainforest.org canopy chronicles ecotourism tanzania African Rainforest Conservancy ref African Rainforest Conservancy, the ref http www.nhm.ac.uk natureplus blogs beetles 2011 04 25 exit pursued by a buffalo tanzania expedition part 2 udzungwa mountains?fromGateway true Natural History Museum London ref Natural History Museum London, and the ref http www.yourtravelchoice.org 2011 05 tanza mania going eco crazy in the southern highlands International Ecotourism Society ref International Ecotourism Society regarding its environmental and sustainable tourism work. References references External links http www.udzungwaforestcamp.com Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Tented Camp http www.ecotourism.org The International Ecotourism Society http www.africanrainforest.org The African Rainforest Conservancy Category Tourism in Tanzania Category Ecotourism ... more details
Recreation ecology is the scientific study of human nature Ecology ecological relationships in recreation contexts. Previous studies have focused primarily on the impacts of visitors recreationists and tourists on recreation resources. While studies of human trampling can be traced back to the late 1920s, a substantial body of recreation ecology literature did not accumulate until the 1970s when visitation to the outdoors soared, threatening the ecology of natural and semi natural areas. Research Resource elements examined include soil , vegetation , water , and more recently, wildlife and microbe s, with the majority of investigations conducted on trails and recreation sites. Use impact relationships, environmental resistance and resilience, management effectiveness, monitoring techniques, and carrying capacity are some of the major themes in recreation ecology. Study results have been applied to inform site and visitor management decisions and to provide scientific input to management planning frameworks such as Limits of Acceptable Change LAC Visitor Experience and Resource Protection VERP Ecotourism Recent growth of ecotourism has prompted a new batch of recreation ecology studies focusing on developing countries where ecotourism is aggressively promoted. There is an increasing concern that ecotourism is not inherently sustainable and, if unchecked, would generate Tourism carrying capacity substantial impacts to ecotourism destinations which are often fragile ecosystem s. See also portal Ecology References Hammitt, W. and Cole, D. 1998 Wildland Recreation Ecology and Management 2nd ed. , New York John Wiley. Further reading Liddle, M. 1997 Recreation Ecology The Ecological Impact of Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism, London Chapman & Hall. Newsome, D., Moore, S.A. and Dowling, R.K. 2001 . Natural Area Tourism Ecology, Impacts, and Management, Clevedon, UK Channel View Books. br Category Ecology Category Outdoor recreation es Ecolog a de la recreaci n ... more details
The Cerro del Quinceo 2,787 m is an inactive volcano ref name extreme cite web url http www.visitmexico.com wb Visitmexico Visi Morelia Deportes Extremos?show regions title EXTREME SPORTS publisher Consejo de Promoci n Tur stica de M xico ref ref name ecotourism cite web url http www.visitmexico.com wb2 Visitmexico Visi Morelia Ecoturismo title ECOTOURISM publisher Consejo de Promoci n Tur stica de M xico ref and the highest mountain in the Municipalities of Mexico municipality of Morelia , Michoac n , Mexico . The mountain is a destination for tracking, hiking and hang gliding. ref name extreme ref name ecotourism Estadio Morelos home to Mexican first division association football football club Monarcas Morelia is located on the foot of the mountain. References references coord missing Mexico DEFAULTSORT Cerro Del Quinceo Category Mountains of Mexico Michoac n geo stub ... more details
Xelha or Xel Ha can refer to Xelha , an archaeological site of the pre Columbian Maya civilization, located on the eastern coast of the Yucat n Peninsula, Mexico Xel H Water Park , a commercial water theme park and ecotourism facility in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico Xelha, a character in the video game Baten Kaitos Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean disambig ... more details
Orphan date June 2011 Mohonk Agreement is a framework and principles for the certification of ecotourism and sustainable tourism History The Mohonk Agreement was an informal consensus for the harmonization and development of a common baseline for sustainable tourism and ecotourism certification. It was developed among most of the world s important certification programs at that time, who met at Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz village , New York New Paltz, New York on November 17 19, 2000. It was the first consensus agreement that clearly differentiates between sustainable tourism, whose principles can be applied to any kind of tourism at any scale, and ecotourism, which is a subset of sustainable tourism with a clearly defined relationship of the business and its clients with nature, conservation, local culture, and interpretation. Importance It has since served as a principle reference for the development of most sustainable tourism and ecotourism certification programs around the world, as well as a fundamental reference for the World Tourism Organization World Tourism Organization s UN WTO indicators for certification in A Guidebook for Indicators of Sustainable Development for Tourism Destinations , the VISIT Standard for European certification standards, the Baseline Criteria for Sustainable Tourism Certification in the Americas of the Sustainable Tourism Certification Network of the Americas. It is expected, along with more recent developments, such as those just cited ... program for sustainable tourism or the smaller niche of ecotourism. The principal aspects that should ... For ecotourism certification, there is a clear differentiation as a niche within sustainable ... differentiate ecotourism from sustainable tourism in general. External links Full text of the Mohonk ... , http www.ecoafrica.com directors ralphpina ecotourism certification article 1.htm A Guidebook ... Sustainable Tourism Stewardship Council or STSC, http www.stscouncil.org Category Ecotourism ... more details
The Carpathian Large Carnivore Project CLCP was a project to develop and implement an extensive protection program for large carnivores bear , lynx and wolf in Romania . The projects consequences During its term and beyond its lifetime the project caused the development of various national institutions directly or indirectly In 1999 the Piatra Craiului National Park was established with assistance of the CLCP. In 1999 the Romanian ecotourism agency Carpathian Nature Tours cntours was founded. Until the end of the project in the year 2003 the ecotourism program was arranged together with the CLCP. Afterwards it was continued by cntours under acquisition of various further project targets. In 2000 the first association for ecotourism in Romania Plaiuri Zarne tene was founded. In 2005 a bear sanctuary was built near Z rne ti . Currently there are about 50 bears living, which came from illegal private husbandries or had been abused as dancing bears. External links http www.clcp.ro Homepage of the Carpathian Large Carnivore Project CLCP http www.fundatiacarpati.ro Carpathian Wildlife Foundation Funda ia Carpa i romanian http www.rosilva.ro National Romanian forest administration Romsilva romanian http www.icas.ro EN homeEN.htm Romanian forest research and management institute ICAS http www.pcrai.ro lang en 6 Parcul misiune 6.html National Park Piatra Craiului http www.cntours.eu en cntours clcp.htm Carpathian Nature Tours CNTOURS http milioanedeprieteni.org en amp pagina principala Bear sanctuary near Z rne ti milioanedeprieteni Category Conservation in Romania ... more details
False Bay Park , also known as just False Bay , is situated along the Western Shores of False Bay which is part of Lake St. Lucia , and therefore part of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park , in the KwaZulu Natal , province of South Africa . See also Protected areas of South Africa References http www.kznwildlife.com site ecotourism accommodation allaccommodation FalseBay Category Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Parks ... more details
St Lucia Game Reserve , is part of the St Lucia Estuary and with that the focal point of the iSimangaliso Wetland Park , in the KwaZulu Natal , province of South Africa . The Game Reserve was established in 1895. See also Protected areas of South Africa External links http www.kayaksafaris.co.za general info See the St Lucia Game Reserve from the water, also driving directions to St Lucia. References http www.kznwildlife.com site ecotourism accommodation allaccommodation StLucia Category Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Parks http stlucia.org.za ?cat 3 ... more details
Sodwana Bay National Park , is situated on the coast within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park , in the KwaZulu Natal , province of South Africa . In summer, loggerhead and leatherback turtles come out of the sea to nest on the beaches. See also Protected areas of South Africa References http www.kznwildlife.com site ecotourism accommodation allaccommodation Sodwana coord missing South Africa Category Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Parks Category National parks of South Africa ... more details
Politics of Pakistan The Ministry of Tourism was a Central government federal government agency in Pakistan . The ministry has been abolished under Constitutional requirements in Pakistan on June 30, 2011. External links http www.ecotourism.org.pk Ecotourism Society Pakistan http www.ecotourism.org.pk ESP Website Category Government ministries of Pakistan Tourism Category Cabinet of Pakistan Category Tourism in Pakistan Pakistan gov stub ru ... more details
Location map Burma label Daung Kyun lon dir E lat dir N lat deg 12 lat min 14 lon deg 98 lon min 5 position left width 250 float right mark Cercle rouge 100 .svg marksize 20 caption Location of Daung Kyun in Burma Daung Ross Island ref Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 India & Bay of Bengal Enroute By National Geospatial intelligence Agency ref is an island in the Mergui Archipelago , Burma . It is located off the southeastern shore of Thayawthadangyi Kyun and is part of the northern group of islands. Its length is 16 km and its area is 110 km . References reflist External links http www.myanmartourism.org ecotourism index.htm Myanmar Ecotourism Ministry of Hotels and Tourism http www.orientalsea.com Mergui fotos.htm Mergui Archipelago Photos Burma geo stub coord 12 14 N 98 05 E display title region MM type isle source GNS enwiki Category Mergui Archipelago es Daung Kyun ... more details
Award for Ecotourism. ref name victoriantourismawards Notes Reflist refs ref name zoo about Cite ... 1 December 2010 ref ref name ecotourism Cite web url http www.ecotourism.org.au products.asp title ... publisher Ecotourism Australia accessdate 1 December 2010 ref ref name ecocertification Cite ... publisher Ecotourism Australia quote Ecotourism Tourism in a natural area that offers interesting ... more details
and nature. The Foresters Association of Turkey s Ecotourism Group was founded in 2000 and started organizing non profit ecotourism and ecosystem tours and promoting ecotourism in Turkey in 2001. The participants ... experts of the ecotourism group. Apart from the tours, the group organizes activities for school ... more details
Infobox film name The Forgotten District image TheForgottenDistrict.jpg director Oliver Dickinson producer Anthony Dickinson br Marie Kerfant br Alexia Dickinson cinematography Oliver Dickinson editing Oliver Dickinson distributor LVP released Film date 2008 10 23 Ekotop Film Festival runtime 52 minutes country Film France br Film UK language English The Forgotten District is a 2008 documentary film directed by Oliver Dickinson . Between the Caribbean Sea and the Maya Mountains lies Toledo, known as The Forgotten District of Belize , Central America . For the last 20 years, the Maya peoples Maya have been promoting their own ecotourism programme in order to protect their rainforest and traditions. Despite constant opposition from the government and the tourist industry, Margarita, Reyes, Chet and their friends remain strong and optimistic. The film is a tribute to their tireless efforts. The film has been selected by numerous festivals throughout the world i.e. Festival International du Film d Environnement de Paris, Rodos Ecofilms Festival, Festival Cine de Bogot , Guangzhou International Documentary Festival and has won several awards i.e. Jury Award and a Special Award for promoting ecotourism at the Riga International Tourfilm Festival 2010 , Blue Danube Award for Best Tourism Reportage at Silafest 2009 , Bronze at Jahorinafest 2009 . See also Toledo District Toledo District, Belize Maya peoples Sustainable tourism External links Official website http theforgottendistrict.free.fr IMDb title 1340653 The Forgotten District http www.southernbelize.com tea.html Toledo Ecotourism Association http www.iledefrance.fr fife english 2009 program the forgotten district Festival International du Film d Environnement de Paris 2009 Available on VOD http www.filmsdocumentaires.com films 893 the forgotten district DEFAULTSORT Forgotten District Category British films Category French films Category English language films Category Documentary films about environmental issues Cate ... more details
A farm stay or farmstay is any type of accommodation on a working farm . Some farm stays may be interactive. Some are family focused, offering children opportunities to feed animals, collect eggs and learn how a farm functions. Others don t allow children and instead offer a peaceful retreat for adults. For the accommodations, guests normally pay rates similar to area bed & breakfasts or vacation rentals, although pricing varies considerably. The term farm stay can also describe a work exchange agreement, where the guest works a set number of hours per week in exchange for free or affordable accommodation. Possible farm stay accommodations include Log cabin Cabin s Cottage s Converted barn s outbuildings Farmhouse guest rooms Platform tent s Tent camping Yurt s Farm stays can be described as agritourism a farmer opening his her farm to tourists for any reason, including farm stands and u pick ref http ceplacer.ucdavis.edu Eat Local, Start Now Glossary of Terms.htm ref , ecotourism Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well being of local people ref http www.ecotourism.org site c.orLQKXPCLmF b.4835303 k.BEB9 What is Ecotourism The International Ecotourism Society.htm ref , and geotourism tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well being of its residents ref http www.nationalgeographic.com guides travel sustainable about geotourism.html ref . Background Farm stays have been a growing trend in Europe at least since the 1980s ref http www.reidsguides.com bh agritourism.html ref , particularly in Italy, where they are called agriturismo. Farm stays are now growing in popularity in other parts of the world as well, especially Australia, Asia, and North America. Reasons for this increasing popularity include farmers desire for more diverse and dependable income streams and consumers desire for to reconnect with rural heritage and the food s ... more details
Location map Burma label Letsok aw lon dir E lat dir N lat deg 11 lat min 37 lon deg 98 lon min 15 position left width 250 float right mark Cercle rouge 100 .svg marksize 20 caption Location of Letsok aw Kyun in Burma Letsok aw Island Domel Island ref Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 India & Bay of Bengal Enroute By National Geospatial intelligence Agency ref is an island in the Mergui Archipelago , Burma Myanmar . With a length of 38 km and an area of 250 km it is one of the largest islands of the archipelago. This hilly and thickly wooded island lies 14 km east of Bentinck Kyun . It stretches from north to south and has a maximum width of 9.7 km. Highest point 683 m. References reflist External links http www.myanmartourism.org ecotourism index.htm Myanmar Ecotourism Ministry of Hotels and Tourism http www.orientalsea.com Mergui fotos.htm Mergui Archipelago Photos Burma geo stub coord 11 37 N 98 15 E display title region MM type isle source GNS enwiki Category Mergui Archipelago es Letsok aw Kyun ... more details
Location map Burma label Mali Kyun lon dir E lat dir N lat deg 13 lat min 6 lon deg 98 lon min 16 position left width 250 float right mark Cercle rouge 100 .svg marksize 20 caption Location of Mali Kyun in Burma Mali Kyun Tavoy Island ref Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 India & Bay of Bengal Enroute By National Geospatial intelligence Agency ref is an island in the Mergui Archipelago , Burma Myanmar . It is located at the northern end of the archipelago and its area is 99 km . Mali Kyun is a 31 km long and narrow island stretching roughly from north to south. See also List of islands of Burma References reflist External links http www.myanmartourism.org ecotourism index.htm Myanmar Ecotourism Ministry of Hotels and Tourism http www.orientalsea.com Mergui fotos.htm Mergui Archipelago Photos coord 13 06 N 98 16 E display title region MM type isle source GNS enwiki Category Mergui Archipelago Burma geo stub es Mali Kyun ... more details
Location map Burma label Bentinck Kyun lon dir E lat dir N lat deg 11 lat min 43 lon deg 98 lon min 2 position left width 250 float right mark Cercle rouge 100 .svg marksize 20 caption Location of Bentinck Kyun in Burma Bentinck Kyun Bentinck Island ref Prostar Sailing Directions 2005 India & Bay of Bengal Enroute By National Geospatial intelligence Agency ref is an island in the Mergui Archipelago , Burma Myanmar . It lies 14 km west of Letsok aw Kyun . Bentinck has a very irregular indented shape. The island is thickly wooded and its area is 78 km . References reflist External links http www.myanmartourism.org ecotourism index.htm Myanmar Ecotourism Ministry of Hotels and Tourism http www.orientalsea.com Mergui fotos.htm Mergui Archipelago Photos coord 11 43 N 98 02 E display title region MM type isle source GNS enwiki Category Mergui Archipelago Burma geo stub es Isla Bentinck ... more details
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