Banggai Islands Regency, Island archipelago regency in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
The Banggai Islands Regency is an archipelago in Central Sulawesi comprising multiple islands surrounded by the waters of the Banda Sea and Molucca Sea. Peleng stands as the largest landmass and serves as the administrative core of this island grouping.
The region became an independent administrative regency on October 4, 1999, when the original Banggai territory split into two separate administrative divisions. Salakan was established as the capital to govern this newly created island grouping.
Each district within the Banggai Islands maintains distinct traditions through local governance systems called kecamatan, preserving community structures across the archipelago.
Getting to the islands requires flying with Merpati Nusantara Airlines from Palu to Luwuk, followed by boat transfers to reach different island destinations. Plan extra time for boat connections and check local weather conditions, as these can affect your travel plans.
The waters around these islands are home to an endemic species of cardinalfish found nowhere else in the world. This rare fish makes the local waters particularly interesting for marine researchers and nature enthusiasts.
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