East Lombok, Administrative region in Lombok island, Indonesia.
East Lombok Regency is an administrative area covering the eastern portion of Lombok island, featuring coastal lowlands, hills, and mountain terrain. The region is organized into smaller administrative divisions centered around the capital city Selong, with dozens of rural and urban settlements scattered throughout.
This regency formed through Indonesia's administrative reorganization of Lombok island, emerging from earlier territorial divisions to establish its current boundaries. The process reflected broader changes in how the nation structured regional governance.
The Sasak people live throughout this regency and maintain their customs through music, dance, and farming festivals that happen throughout the year. You can encounter these traditions in villages and during communal celebrations.
The dry season offers the easiest conditions for traveling through the region, with better road access to villages and towns. Local minibuses and small vehicles serve as the main transportation between settlements.
A tall volcano rises in the northern part of the regency and creates different climate zones that allow farmers to grow rice, tobacco, and tropical fruits in separate areas. This geographic feature shapes both farming practices and the overall landscape.
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