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Koh Phi Phi - Thailand
Koh Phi Phi is regarded by travelers, from all walks of life, as being among the most beautiful tropical islands of the world. Phi Phi Islands have become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand. In addition, the islands are famous as the film location of the movie "The Beach", featuring Leonardo Di Caprio. -(together with the nearby Noppharat)
Thara Beach, a total area of 390 square kilometers, was recently established as a national park.
Phi Phi Islands are located just 40 kilometers away from both Krabi and Phuket. Thus, despite the fact that both Noppharat Thara Beach and Phi Phi administratively are a part of Krabi Province, most tourists think that Ko Phi Phi is part of Phuket Province.
The islands and the coastal hills are composed mainly of limestone and are an extension of the limestone mountain range in Phang-Nga Province. The main characteristics of these mountains and islands are their steep cliffs, large caves, and dwarf trees which grow out of the rock crevices-like those in Phang-Nga Bay.
