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Based on the Decree of the President of the Republic of Indonesia No.44 2002 (http://www.pu.go.id/satminkal/itjen/hukum/kp44-02.htm), Indonesia is divided into two areas of development :

1. Western Indonesia ; Consists of Java, Sumatra, Bali.
2. Eastern Indonesia ; Consists of Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku, Papua, and Nusa Tenggara

Eastern Indonesia region administratively consists of 16 provinces :

1. West Kalimantan (capital : Pontianak)
2. Central Kalimantan (capital : Palangkaraya)
3. South Kalimantan (capital : Banjarmasin)
4. East Kalimantan (capital : Samarinda)
5. West Nusa Tenggara (capital : Mataram)
6. East Nusa Tenggara (capital : Kupang)
7. North Sulawesi (capital : Manado)
8. Central Sulawesi (capital : Palu)
9. South Sulawesi (capital : Makassar)
10. Southeast Sulawesi (capital : Kendari)
11. Gorontalo (capital : Gorontalo)
12. West Sulawesi (capital : Mamuju)
13. Maluku (capital : Ambon)
14. North Maluku (capital : Sofifi)
15. Papua (capital : Jayapura)
16. West Papua (capital : Manokwari)

With a population of only 42,760,145 (accounted for 18% of the total population of the country) Eastern Indonesia possess about 70% of the country’s total area. Eastern Indonesia contributed almost 20% of the GDP, an equivalent to US$ 140 Bn.

List of selected countries by GDP (nominal)
Ukraine : 137,934 Bn
Bangladesh : 105,560 Bn
Vietnam : 103,574 Bn
Tunisia : 44,278 Bn

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Located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, in Indonesia's West Papua province, Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings,
is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo, and the smaller island of Kofiau. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/danielab2007/5558476035/sizes/z/in/photostream/)

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Formerly called Ujung Pandang, the city of Makassar is the largest city in eastern Indonesia. (http://lombokmarine.com/makassar-third-largest-city-of-indonesia-and-biggest-in-the-eastern-part.html)

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Kalimantan is the principal coal producing region of Indonesia, the world's 2nd largest coal exporter. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/long-long/3572573531/sizes/z/in/photostream/)

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The Papuans live in the dense jungles of East Indonesia. Being so close to nature, they have a strong heart and spirit,
and dance a crazy dance accompanied by a frenetic tribal beat. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thirnbeck/3663436667/sizes/z/in/photostream/)

BA LIK PA PAN, East Kalimantan (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1400236) :cheers:
Area : 503,3 km²
Pop : 557.579

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SA MA RIN DA, East Kalimantan (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1301371) :cheers:
Area : 718 km2
Pop : 727.500

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A M B O N, Maluku :cheers:
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M A N A D O, North Sulawesi :cheers:
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M A K A S S A R, South Sulawesi :cheers:
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M A N A D O, North Sulawesi :cheers:

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by Erik V (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26209421@N05/5585048792/sizes/z/in/set-72157625938194242/)
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^^
We already have a thread for Kalimantan. I think it would be better if you take out Kalimantan's part, because it will be a lot of pic and image repost here and there...

^^ Kalimantan and other regions are located in the eastern part of Indonesia, and why one earth should i have to remove it from this thread? this thread is not just about Kalimantan, but Papua, Sulawesi, Maluku and Nusatenggara as well. :cheers:

^^ Nice thread. I have been to Ujung Pandang and Ambon, Maluku! I love Ambon. It's a different atmosphere compared to other cities in Java. They look different than the Filipinos and Indonesians. :)

^^ Kalimantan and other regions are located in the eastern part of Indonesia, and why one earth should i have to remove it from this thread? this thread is not just about Kalimantan, but Papua, Sulawesi, Maluku and Nusatenggara as well. :cheers:

But it will be quite repetitive since we already have a single specially dedicated thread for Kalimantan Island.
Okay, we don't have to count Kalimantan out, just be focus on other parts of Eastern Indonesia in this thread.

PALU CITY
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Gov.Off.Palu City
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Palu Bridge
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Masjid Agung Darussalam PALU
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Alor is an island located at the eastern tip of Nusa Tenggara Islands. Its area is 2119 km ², and its highest point 1839 m. The island is bounded by the Flores Sea and Banda Sea in the north, south Ombai Strait (separating the island of Timor), and Pantar Strait in the west (separated by Pantar Island. Alor Island is one of 92 outer islands of Indonesia as directly adjacent to the Timor-Leste in the south.
Alor Island is one of two main islands of Alor, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. In this island there is a city of Kalabahi, the capital of Alor regency.


Location and Area

(1) Alor Island is located at position 08o 13'50 "N - 125o 07'55" E with limits:

* North: Flores Sea
* East: West Southeast Maluku
* West: Strait District Lomblen Lembata
* South: Ombay Strait and Timor Leste


(2) Area of ​​island + 1950 km2...

Climate and Weather

1. Temp.
Location of Alor Island in the south of the Equator. This led to Alor Semiarid climates (Dry). Temperatures can reach Alor 22.2 C to 32.2 C.
2. Humidity.
The highest percentage of humidity 92%, the lowest 80%, the highest and lowest sun shines 62%.

Alor Island in addition to having natural beauty that can be seen directly on land and beach, also has a natural beauty under the sea in the form of rare fish and beautiful corals and marine plants which are so fascinating.
The following will be given some point dive that has a natural beauty
Has a 18 point dive called "Varuna's Dive Sites at Alor":
1. Varuna's Point
2. Never - Never wall
3. Cave Point
4. Barrel Sponge Wall
5. Sunfish - mola Point
6. Night Snacks
7. Alor Expree / Alor Dreaming
8. Rocky Point
9. Three Coconuts
10. moving Pictures
11. Eagle Ray Point
12. Rahim's Point
13. tuna Channel
14. anemone Country
15. Sharks Reeway
16. Octopus Garden
17. Captain's Choice
18. The Refrigerator


Tourism
In addition to the potential for marine tourism, Alor also store a number of attractions that appeal is culturally and historically that is rarely touched and visited both by locals and by tourists. Despite having very limited accessibility, but for adventure lovers of nature would be a challenge and uniqueness.

One of them, from the bark of an old Qur'an written in ink traditional herb that has an estimated age of more than 800 years, a testament to the history of the Islamic presence in Alor. Another enticement is Takpala village, a traditional village which is inhabited by tribes Abui with a linear settlement pattern with a row of traditional houses.

Society who still adhere to customs and traditions will show the typical cultural attractions in welcome the travelers, making the name of this village soar up to foreign countries. For those who are fond of mountain climbing challenge in what is still a virgin, Mount Delaki Sirung Pantar Island and Mount Koya Koya-Alor Island, is the place. Exhausting fatigue disappear immediately bring the coolness and freshness of spirit after witnessing the phenomenon of volcanic geology in Hot Water Village and Waterfall on the island of Pantar, Tuti Adagae natural park on the island of Alor.

While the mini-farm ranch deer (the best in eastern Indonesia) do not miss to visit. Coolness and freshness in nature Nostalgia Forest also will greet any visitors who want to unleash
fatigue. Before going back home, do not forget to plant a tree in the Forest Nostalgia as a sign you've ever visited the island of Alor. Name and address will be immortalized on the trees planted and memorable of all time.

Towards Access Locations
Tourists can come from Kupang to ride the ferry and takes about 12-13 hours to Larantuka. Then continue the journey by wooden boat to the seaports Kalabahi with travel time about 1 hour. In front of the port Kalabahi in Alor Islands, stretching Pantar Strait Marine Park.


Language

More than 15 different indigenous languages are spoken on Alor, the majority of them classified as Papuan or non-Austronesian. These include Abui, Adang, Hamap, Kabola, Kafoa, Woisika, Kelon, and Kui. In addition, Alorese (Bahasa Alor; ISO 639-3: aol) is a Malayo-Polynesian language which is spoken along the coast of the western and southern Bird's Head of Alor Island and in places on surrounding islands.

Many of the Papuan languages of Alor are endangered and are no longer being actively acquired by children. Some languages have fewer than 1000 speakers remaining. Significant linguistic documentation efforts have been undertaken recently by Leiden University.

The language of daily communication is Alor Malay, a unique Malay variety with some similarities to Kupang Malay. Indonesian is taught in schools and used widely in media.

Accommodation
Alor Islands are home meals, lodging, tour guides, and souvenir trade Pantar Island.

During the dry season, Kalabahi is serviced by flights five times a week from Kupang the provincial capital, using a [ATR42] 46 seat by TransNusa Trigana Air and Kasa 18-seat airplane. These flights are run by Merpati Airlines. Most of them are simply Kupang–Kalabahi–Kupang, but mid-2003 a new flight Kupang–Kalabahi–Kisar–Ambon, returning the next day, was introduced. The two Pelni passenger ships Serimau and Awu also pass through Kalabahi each week. Transport to Alor during the wet season is sometimes disrupted due to high winds and large waves.



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^^ nice :)

J A Y A P U R A, Papua :cheers:

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Manado

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it only lets you upload one photo per post with a description, because most of us do not have really good high speed internet connections. :cheers:

^^ :)

it only lets you upload one photo per post with a description, because most of us do not have really good high speed internet connections. :cheers:

K U P A N G :cheers:
capital of East Nusa Tenggara-NTT
pop. 335,050
Kupang is the biggest city and port on the island of Timor, a nice city with more than 90% of the population is Christian :)

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Kalimantan belongs to eastern indonesia?? i thought it was in the west

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Kalimantan belongs to eastern indonesia?? i thought it was in the west

^^
Based on the Decree of the President of the Republic of Indonesia No.44 2002 (http://www.pu.go.id/satminkal/itjen/hukum/kp44-02.htm), Indonesia is divided into two areas of development :

1. Western Indonesia ; Consists of Java, Sumatra, Bali.
2. Eastern Indonesia ; Consists of Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku, Papua, and Nusa Tenggara

isn't it had already out of date?
we now have 5 corridors of development (sumatera, jawa, kalimantan, sulawesi, bali+nusa tenggara, maluku+papua) *based on MP3EI

but, it's okay. im not gonna arguing about this, not really important, i guess. go on then :)

M A N A D O, North Sulawesi :cheers:
pop. 451.893
Manado city is predominantly Christian, with Protestant being the majority and a sizeable number of Catholic, Pentecostals, and other Christian denominations. in fact, Manado is definitively the city of Indonesia with the most churches per inhabitants and would certainly rank in the top ten on a world chart. in a 1km radius of you could have at least 20 churches, but two mosques. The remaining 20% of the population are Muslim.

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P A L U, Central Sulawesi :cheers:
Pop. 335,297
The city sits on the mouth of Palu River, at the head of a long, narrow bay. Because of its sheltered position between mountain ridges, the climate is unusually dry.
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J A Y A P U R A, Papua :cheers:
Pop. 242.225
From 1910 to 1962, the city was known as Hollandia and was the capital of a district of the same name in the northeast of West Papua. It was briefly called Kota Baru and Sukarnopura before assuming its present name in 1968. The literal meaning of Jayapura is 'City of Victory' (Sanskrit : Jaya "victory" and Pura "city").

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^^
So the International name must be "Jayapore" :lol:
Following Singapura (The city of Lion) into Singapore.

^^
So the International name must be "Jayapore" :lol:
Following Singapura (The city of Lion) into Singapore.

^^ even if Jayapura gonna be so internationally recognized, i'm still PROUD & PREFER it's original name JAYAPURA :)

Manado, Palu and Jayapura so damn beautifull :okay:

^^ :cheers:
A M B O N, Maluku :cheers:
Pop. 331.254
Ambon is a beautiful city in accordance with the name "Ambon Manise". Ambon city, located in Ambon island is the capital city of Maluku Province. and it is one of the largest cities in eastern Indonesia
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P O N T I A N A K, West Kalimantan :cheers:
Pop. 554.764
Pontianak is the capital of the Indonesian province of West Kalimantan. it lies on the Kapuas river, the longest river in Indonesia.
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S I N G K A W A N G, West Kalimantan :cheers:
Pop. 186.462
Singkawang is known as the "City of a thousand temples" as there are numerous temples scattered around the city, most of its population is Chinese in origin.
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P A L A N G K A R A Y A, Central Kalimantan :cheers:
Pop. 170,761
Palangka Raya is the capital city of the Indonesian province Central Kalimantan, situated between the Kayahan and the Sabangau rivers.
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G O R O N T A L O :cheers:
Pop. 179.991
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K U P A N G, East Nusatenggara :cheers:
Pop. 335,050
The city is located in West Timor on the island of Timor. It is the biggest city and port on the island of Timor.
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Makassar

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Awal Bros Hospital
Makassar
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Bosowa Tower Makassar

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Banjarmasin
:cheers:

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^^ Jalan Lambung Mangkurat

Sweet Amboina...

Ambon City - Maluku :)

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