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Timor Island

The island of East Nusa Tenggara consist over 550 islands, but it is dominated by three main islands, they are Flores, Sumba and Timor. The arid landscape of eastern and southeastern is the result of hot and dry winds blasting from Australia Continent. In fact, many coastal areas not a drop of train falls during most of the year. Flores is a Portuguese name which means "flower" and ideally describes the beauty to be found here. The long island between Sumbawa and Timor is crowded with volcanoes and mountains dividing it into several distinct regions with individual languages and traditions. 

Traditional Village of Timor. Similar to their neighbour, Flores.

West Timor is a coral island of angular rock that makes agriculture difficult, although in the north there are some areas of deeper soil that are more fertile. Timor island looks different from the rest of Indonesia because it is dry, but its still certainly nice to see. Because the cultures are still very strong here, in some parts of West Timor you can still see the 14 century lifestyles. The island of Timor has a turbulent history as a trading port: Chinese. Javanese and Islamic trader frequently the island for many centuries seeking the fragrant Sandalwood so treasured throughout the world. 

The Portuguese and Dutch compete the trade, eventually dividing the island into two : Dutch West Timor and Portuguese East Timor. After Indonesia's independence, the east remain in the hand of the Portuguese until 1975, when a left-wing monument threatened to take control of the newly independent East Timor, and Indonesia stepped in. West Timor was remarkable in history of Capt. William Bligh a British Admiral was landed on his 3.600 miles journey from bounty in 1789 century. 

West Timor is a fascinating place to visit the capital, Kupang is only a short flight from Darwin, in Australia's Northern Territory, and is also the trading gateway for the tiny islands of Sawu and Roti, both famous for their ikat weaving. East Timor is bounded on the North by the Banda Sea and Wetar Strait, and the south by the Timor sea, on the west by the province of East Nusa Tenggara on the East by Arafura sea, which covers an area of 14.609 sq.km with Dilli as the Capital City. 

The East Timorese community lives in the tribal groups which are partrillinear decent system, then most outstanding among the tribes is the Tettun and Liurai tribes. East Timor is a richly cultural and historical country with numerous historical towns and spas, fascinating castle and chateaux, intriguing architecture and many rich cultural activities. The East Timor is a country of undiscovered natural beauty with picturesque mountains, extensive hiking trails, numerous spas and a strong cultural heritages of Portuguise colony in the south east asia. 

Highlights : unique culture, historical ruins, savanna, caves, waterfall, traditional houses, rainforest, hand weaving, Sasando Music, etc.....

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