Maluku, Archipelagic province in eastern Indonesia
The Maluku province consists of 1,450 islands across the Banda Sea, with Ambon city serving as the capital and main economic center.
Portuguese merchants first reached these islands in 1512, establishing trade routes for nutmeg and cloves that sparked conflicts between European colonial powers.
The population combines Melanesian roots with influences from Arab, Chinese, and European settlers, creating distinct traditions across different island groups.
Transportation between islands requires careful planning through local ferry services, with domestic flights connecting main destinations like Ambon and Ternate.
Mount Binaiya on Seram Island reaches 3,027 meters above sea level, making it the highest peak in the Maluku province.
Location: Indonesia
Inception: June 17, 1958
Capital city: Ambon
Elevation above the sea: 725 m
Shares border with: North Maluku, West Papua, East Nusa Tenggara, Timor-Leste, Southwest Papua
Website: https://malukuprov.go.id
GPS coordinates: -3.70500,128.17000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:11
Fort Duurstede
56.2 km
Red-White Bridge
5.4 km
Mount Binaiya
154.6 km
Fort of Our Lady of the Annunciation
1.9 km
Fort Belgica
212.6 km
Fort Amsterdam
16.7 km
Manusela National Park
158.2 km
Wapauwe Old Mosque
16.4 km
Makian
458.3 km
Mount Manuk
313.1 km
Fort Nassau
212.6 km
Mount Nila
367.6 km
Amasing Hill
361 km
North Liang Beach
29.1 km
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Ambon
1.9 km
Gunungapi Wetar
366.6 km
Wurlali
384.8 km
Pattimura Stadium
3.4 km
Pantai Ina Marina
98 km
Santai beach
9.5 km
Fort Tidore
492 km
Wisata Pantai Batu Kuda
23.6 km
Fort De Verwachting
305 km
Rumah Budaya Banda Neira
212.4 km
Fort Ceith
20.1 km
Fort Hollandia
211.9 km
Wayop Beach
457.6 km
Pantai Wartutin
449.2 kmReviews
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