Bali
Bali is an Indonesian island renowned for its distinctive Hindu culture and vibrant arts scene.
Also known as: Bali island
How big is it?
5,780 km² · approximate land area
Approximate land area · approximate
Typical recorded range: 5,700 km² to 5,900 km².
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Bali vs 10,000 km² region: area comparison
The area of a 10,000 km² region is about 1.73 times the land area of Bali.
Bali is an Indonesian island renowned for its distinctive Hindu culture and vibrant arts scene.
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A region is a large expanse of land defined by geographical or administrative boundaries.
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Bali
Approximate land area: 5,780 km²; approximate; range 5,700 km²–5,900 km².
Bali is represented by an approximate 5,780 km² land area and 145 km east-west span. Coastline and administrative conventions affect both; the equal-area island symbol is not a boundary map.
Encyclopaedia Britannica — Bali
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10,000 km² region
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Why we use 5,780 km²
We compare the land area of Bali. This is an estimate; check the notes for its rounding and uncertainty. The recorded range is 5,700 km² to 5,900 km².
Bali is represented by an approximate 5,780 km² land area and 145 km east-west span. Coastline and administrative conventions affect both; the equal-area island symbol is not a boundary map.
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Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,780 km² | 5,700 km² to 5,900 km² | approximate | |
| 145 km | 140 km to 150 km | approximate |
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- Encyclopaedia Britannica — BaliApproximate island area and east-west extent; coastline and administrative definitions affect values.
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