Aru Islands, Archipelago of 95 islands in Maluku Province, Indonesia
The Aru Islands extend over 8,563 square kilometers, consisting of six main islands separated by narrow channels in the Arafura Sea.
Dutch explorers initiated colonization of the Aru Islands in 1623, establishing trade networks that connected the region to European markets.
The population combines Papuan and Malay heritage, with different religious practices including traditional animist beliefs, Islam, and Christianity.
Dobo, located on Wamar Island, functions as the primary port and contains an airport for transportation within the Maluku region.
The islands maintain strong Australian ecological connections, with marsupials representing the primary mammal species across the archipelago.
Location: Maluku
Capital city: Dobo
Elevation above the sea: 49 m
GPS coordinates: -6.20000,134.50000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42
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