Lingga derives its name from the profile of Mount Daik [id] which is shaped like the Hindu lingam, often interpreted as a phallic symbol.

This mountain has three sharp teeth at its peak; one of them seems to have broken off at its base, and it was immortalised by Malay poets as the symbol of durability.

The poem is Pulau Pandan jauh ke tengah, Gunung Daik bercabang tiga, Hancur badan dikandung tanah, Budi yang baik dikenang juga.

[19] Ferry services to the islands from outside the archipelago come from the provincial capital to the north, Tanjung Pinang on Bintan, including from Singapore.

There are a number of fine beaches with some coral around the Archipelago but there is very little tourism on account of the poor transport links with the outside world.

[20] During World War II, Lingga Roads was used as a fleet anchorage by major units of the Imperial Japanese Navy, in order that these ships be near a source of fuel.

It was from Lingga Roads that the main Japanese southern striking force deployed for the Battle of Leyte Gulf.