Lembata Island, Volcanic island in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
Lembata is a volcanic island in East Nusa Tenggara with three active volcanoes rising from its interior. The island stretches about 80 kilometers from one end to the other, with numerous bays cutting into its irregular shoreline.
The island was once known as Lomblen before becoming its own administrative region within East Nusa Tenggara province in 1999. This separation marked a major shift in how the territory was governed and organized.
The Lamaholot people live here and speak their own language alongside Indonesian. You will see them creating intricate woven textiles in villages throughout the island.
You can reach the island by ferry from Larantuka on Flores Island or by flying into the regional airport at Lewoleba. Both connections operate regularly and provide access to the rest of the region.
Marine researchers have discovered fish species found nowhere else in the world in these waters, including a distinctive wrasse. These discoveries show that the surrounding seas still hold many unknown marine creatures.
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