Tanimbar Islands, Archipelago in Maluku, Indonesia.
The Tanimbar Islands consist of 65 islands located between the Banda and Arafura seas, with Yamdena being the largest island containing dense forests.
The Dutch initially visited these islands in 1629, established their claim in 1639, but only implemented effective administrative control in the year 1900.
The inhabitants of Tanimbar Islands construct wooden houses on stilts, decorated with detailed carvings, and maintain traditions of boat building and metalworking.
The islands produce copra, tortoiseshell, and trepang, while the agricultural land supports the cultivation of corn, rice, coconuts, sago palms, and tropical fruits.
The Tanimbar megapode and Blue-streaked lory birds inhabit these islands within the Banda Sea Islands moist deciduous forests ecological region.
Location: Maluku
Capital city: Saumlaki
Elevation above the sea: 28 m
GPS coordinates: -7.98490,131.30440
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:43
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