West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesian province in Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia.
West Nusa Tenggara is a province in Indonesia located in the Lesser Sunda Islands, covering Lombok and Sumbawa. Mount Rinjani on Lombok rises to 3,726 meters (12,224 feet) and shapes the landscape with its forested slopes and crater lake at the summit.
Buddhist kingdoms shaped the region from the 7th century until Islam became the dominant faith in the 16th century. This shift led to the establishment of sultanates that persisted until Dutch colonial rule in the 19th century.
The Sasak speak their own language and practice traditional weaving in many villages across Lombok. On Sumbawa, residents follow distinct customs in fishing and farming that differ from the habits on the neighboring island.
The airport in Praya on Lombok offers connections to Jakarta, Surabaya, and Denpasar and serves as a starting point for traveling within the province. Ferries link Lombok and Sumbawa with regular crossings, while local buses run between towns on both islands.
The eruption of Tambora on Sumbawa in 1815 was the most violent volcanic explosion in recorded history and caused worldwide temperature drops. The following year became known as the year without summer, with crop failures across Europe and North America.
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