Phi Phi Island
The Phi Phi islands are located in
Thailand, between the large island of Phuket and the western Andaman sea coast
of the mainland. The islands are administratively part of Krabi province
“island” in the Thai language is the largest island of the group, and is the
only island with permanents inhabitants.
Phi Phi Don was initially populated by Muslim fisherman during the late
1940s, and later became a coconut plantation. The Thai population of Phi Phi
Don remains more than 80% Muslim.
The islands came to world wide prominence when Ko Phi Phi Leh was used as a
location for the 2000 film the beach starring Leonardo de Caprio. This
attracted criticism, with claims that the film company had damaged the island’s
environment. This film’s release was attributed to an increase in tourism to
the islands
Ko Phi Phi was devastated by the Indian ocean tsunami of December 2004, when
nearly the island’s entire infrastructure was destroyed. As of 2010[update]
most, but not all, of this has been restored.
From archaeological discoveries, it is believed that the area was one of the
oldest communities in Thailand dating back to the prehistoric period. It is
believed that this province may have taken its name after the meaning of Krabi,
which means sword. This may have stemmed from a legend that an ancient sword
was unearthed prior to the city’s founding.
The name Phi Phi (pronounced ‘pee pee’ ) originates from Malay, the original
name for the islands were ‘Pulao ah Pi’. The islands are part of
Hadnopparattara-Koh Phi Phi National park which is home to an abundance of
corals and marine life. There are Limestone mountains with cliffs, caves and
long white sandy beaches.
Weather in the region is tropical there are only two seasons: the hot season
from January to April, and the rainy season from May to December.
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