Maluku
Maluku also known as the Moluccas or the Spice Islands, is a region of Indonesia
consisting of approximately 1000 islands, that lies between Sulawesi and Papua.
A place which is the transition zone between the Asian and Australian fauna and
flora, and also between the Malay-based cultures of western Indonesia and those
of Melanesia, Maluku is a wonderful place to have a vacation in.
In the era of the Dutch traders, the islands of Maluku were the only place on
earth where nutmeg, mace and several other valuable spices were grown. In fact,
Maluku first came to be on the world map as the place where exotic spices could
be imported from. Now, however, Maluku is also a well-known tourist destination.
A province of Indonesia where only 10% of the total surface area is land, Maluku
is surrounded by seas, that is, at places thousands of meters deep. But, the
vast sea-coasts and long beaches are not just the topographical features of the
islands.
The Maluku islands are forest-covered, and mountainous. The mountains are mostly
craters, and, the islands of Maluku are sitting atop one of the most active
volcanic belts of the world. In fact, the last 400 years have seen more than 70
eruptions in the Maluku, Indonesia.
Maluku has many interesting places to see, that will make the visit of a tourist
worthwhile.
Popular attractions in Maluku:
| Maluku Popular Attractions | |
|---|---|
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• Banda Islands |
• Ternate Island |
undo Indonesia Popular Destinations