
	Where results make sense

Topic: Lombok

Related Topics

Archipelago

Rote Island

Barat Daya Islands

Islands of Indonesia

Lombok Strait

Mentawai Islands

Sumbawa

Banda Islands

Alor

Bali

Sumba

Lesser Sunda Islands

Australasia ecozone

Sumatra

Naveta

	Lombok (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Lombok is a much drier and tougher island than its lush neighbor Bali, defined by dry desert terrain, rugged highlands, towering volcanoes, dramatic bays and headlands, and numerous white sand beaches scattered throughout the southern coast.
		Lombok is lesser known for its plethora of more innocuous, fun waves scattered along its W and S facing coasts - some of which are very difficult to find and reach, but the process of discovery can be an experience to never forget.
		Lombok is an easy escape from the severe crowds of Bali and for those surfers seeking a greater variety of setups including rights, pointbreaks, beginner and intermediate level waves (in contrast to Padang Padang, Uluwatu, Kuta Reef, etc…).
	www.wavehunters.com /lombok/lombok.asp (465 words)

	Lombok (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		It is part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east.
		The Lombok Strait marks the passage of the biogeographical division between the fauna of Indo-Malaysia and the distinctly different fauna of Australasia that is known as the Wallace line, for Alfred Russel Wallace, who first remarked upon the distinction between these two major biomes.
		Lombok is similar in many ways to Bali, but less well-known and less-visited, and it has been working to increase its visibility to tourists in recent years, promoting itself as an "unspoiled Bali".
	www.yotor.com /wiki/en/lo/Lombok.htm (356 words)

	LOMBOK - LoveToKnow Article on LOMBOK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		It is separated from Bali by the Strait of Lombok and from Sumbawa by the Strait of Alas.
		To the naturalist Lombok is of particular interest as the frontier island of the Australian region, with its cockatoos and megapods or moundbuilders, its peculiar bee-eaters and ground thrushes.
		Lombok is now administered from Bali by the Dutch resident on that island.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /L/LO/LOMBOK.htm (633 words)

	Lombok on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Mataram, with the port of Ampenan nearby, is the chief town.
		First visited by the Dutch in 1674, Lombok became part of the Netherlands East Indies in 1894.
		The English naturalist A. Wallace noted that Lombok is on the line where the fauna of Asia and Australia meet.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/L/Lombok.asp (352 words)

	Lombok General
		Lombok is where the transition from the western to the eastern Indonesian fauna and flora begins.
		Lombok island has white virgin beaches, an age-old culture, separated by merely a narrow strait from Bali, it is only now being discovered as a tourist destination of exceptional charm.
		At present, Hinduism is the religion embraced mostly by the Balinese population of western Lombok.
	www.indonesianmusic.com /lombok1.htm (1183 words)

	Lombok Island - General Information
		Lombok also has the third largest volcano in all of Indonesia, Mount Rinjani, which extends 3726 meters high with a crater lake called Segara Anak.
		Lombok has three main districts with three capital cities: Mataram in the west, Praya in central and Selong in east Lombok.
		Lombok has great woven textiles like songkets and ikats that can be used as a sarong, wall hanging, table cloth and more.
	www.lombok-network.com /general_info.htm (1304 words)

	Package to Lombok
		The island of Lombok is a recently undeveloped tourist destination, known by its virgin beaches of crystalline water under the shade of coconut palm.
		The surface of Lombok is 4.700 square km and divided into three Region, West Lombok with it's capital city of Mataram, Central Lombok with it's capital city Praya and East Lombok with it's capital city Selong.
		On the northern of Lombok mainly is avulcanic area, the highest mountain is mount Rinjani 3.726 meters.
	www.visionbali.com /English/Package-Lombok.html (1058 words)

	East Lombok \| Discover Homepage
		East Lombok has an average altitude of 150 m but is not as hilly or rugged mountain terrain as Central Lombok or the island Sumbawa.
		East Lombok with its ferry port Labuhan Lombok (Kayangan) is the gateway to Sumbawa and eastern Indonesia.
		In addition, a new ferry connection is planned to connect the south-east coast of Lombok with the south of Sumbawa and provide for a south circular road network with the islands.
	www.fikahati.com (578 words)

	Lombok.be
		Bali is a mainly Hindu-island and Lombok is a mainly moslem-island.
		Lombok is also known for his traditional pottery and basket-production.
		According to a Lombok Legend beautiful virgins where thrown in the sea from the top of the rock at the Batu Bolong Temple (just beside senggigi) and that is the reason, locals claim, why you can find lots of sharks there.
	lombok.be (263 words)

	LOWEST RATES Lombok Hotels \| Indonesia Bali Hotel Travel Indo-holidays.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Approximately ten percent of Lomboks 2.5 million inhabitants, are Balinese, and it's very easy, especially if you arrive in the west where most Balinese are settled, surrounded by their distinctive temples and household architecture, to perceive Lombok simply as an extension of Bali.
		Infighting among the rajas of the four Lombok principalities - Pagasangan, Pagutan, Mataram and Cakranegara - further weakened the hold of the Sasak rulers.
		Lombok, s economy is based on agriculture, with rice, cassava, cotton, tobacco (major export), Soya, beans and chili peppers being produced.
	www.indo-holidays.com /lombok/index_indo.htm (669 words)

	LombokHotels.com - lombok history, religion and people
		Lombok is about three-quarters the size of Bali and is estimated to have, surprisingly, approximately 2.5 million inhabitants making it slightly more densely populated than Bali.
		As mentioned Lombok is only 70 kilometres from Bali and is separated by the ecologically significant Wallace Line (the Wallace Line is the demarcation line separating Equatorial Asia from Marsupial Australia that marks vast and immediately noticeable changes in the flora and fauna from Bali).
		Lombok is one of some 13,000 islands comprising Indonesia's Archipelago and the island immediately east of Bali.
	www.lombokhotels.com /info/lombokinfo.php (1055 words)

	Trailing the Treasure Island of Lombok -- ThingsAsian Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Lombok Island is a mere 25-minute flight east from the island of Bali or a 2-hour, direct flight from Singapore.
		I like Lombok pottery because the brownish colour of their terracota is darker and gives the impression of being ancient more so than those usually produced in other parts of Indonesia.
		Its fame comes mostly from the breathtaking view of its bay facing the Lombok strait, which is also paralleled by the lush hills that blow a cool breeze to the whole Senggigi area.
	www.thingsasian.com /goto_article/article.2859.html (1498 words)

	LOMBOK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Lombok has been influenced by two major population groups, the Javanese who arrived in the 14th century and introduced Islam and the Balinese who colonized Lombok from the 16th century until the 1890's.
		A 19th century explorer, Alfred Wallace, was the first to discover distinct differences in flora and fauna between Bali and Lombok that showed where tropical forest landscapes ended and dry, barren landscapes began.
		The pearl of all the Gilis is Gili Nanggu in the south-western part of Lombok, easily accessible by boat from Sekotong.
	www.pmifieldexcursions.com /lombok.htm (711 words)

	Lombok: What Bali was?
		Lombok's charm lies in its century-old culture, tranquil coastal areas with virgin white beaches, and green mountains.
		Hinduism is the primary religion embraced by the Balinese in Lombok, while Moslem is the predominant religion of the Sasaks.
		Held at Lombok's Kuta Beach, this event is a courtship ceremony where young men and women gather merrily along the beach to collect Nyale Fish (a kind of sea-worm), teasing and flirting with each other.
	www.indo.com /Indonesia/West_Nusa_Tenggara/lombok.html (762 words)

	Lombok
		Most of Lombok’s arable land and population occupy a narrow 25 km wide strip in between.
		Ampenan is the old port town, formerly the main port of Lombok.
		Built in 1720 to unify the island’s various Hindu factions, the three courts symbolize the tri loka or three tiered division of the Hindu cosmos, the earth, the human realm and the divine.
	www.regit.com /regitour/indonesi/intplace/lombok.htm (260 words)

	Lombok Package Tours,West Nusa Tenggara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The friendly people of Lombok include Sasak villagers, some still living in traditional villages with mud and thatch huts, still virtually untouched by western influences, while the cities of Mataram and the Dutch-influenced Ampenan are bustling little towns.
		Lombok is also becoming known as a shoppers paradise, being the home of the now famous Lombok pots.
		Located on the eastern slopes of Mt Rinjani, the small village of Tetebatu is an interesting change to the beaches and coast of Lombok, with a cooler climate, thick forest ideal for hiking and some great scenery including stunning views to the sea.
	www.nelltours.com /lombok.html (809 words)

	lombok hotels - LombokHotels.com - all hotels in Lombok
		Lombok, though only 70 miles to the east of Bali, feels as if it's another country in another time.
		Lombok's beautiful landscapes are some of the finest in the Indonesian archipelago with only a fraction of the hustle and bustle of its neighbors, Bali and Java.
		September and October are a great time to visit Lombok - the weather is near perfect and with most tourists now heading home, the beaches and poolside are quieter and more relaxing.
	www.lombok.com (562 words)

	Welcome to WEST NUSA TENGGARA - PLACES OF INTEREST
		In the lower yard is a spring in which pilgrims in the temple yard stage a mock battle between Hindus and Moslems in which troth parties hurl rice cakes at each other.
		A Hindu temple lies on top facing the Lombok Strait and across is the contour of ma jestic Mount Agung of Bali.
		From the rim of the crater, the view on the rest the island, the sea, Mt. Rinjani, and the island of Lombok in the distance is breathtaking.
	www.indonesia-tourism.com /west-nusa-tenggara/places.html (1411 words)

	Lombok -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		It is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying due east of Bali across the Lombok Strait and due west of Sumbawa across the Alas Strait.
		The line extends from the Indian Ocean through the Lombok Strait (between the islands of Bali and Lombok), northward through the Makasar Strait (between Borneo and the Celebes), and eastward, south of Mindanao, into the...
		Nusa Tenggara is Indonesian for “southeast islands.” The province fronts the Indian Ocean to the south, the Bali Sea to the northwest, the Flores Sea to the northeast, Lombok Strait to the west, and the Sape Strait to the east.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9048812?tocId=9048812 (629 words)

	Lombok Hotels - Hotel - Lombok Resort - Lombok Travel and Tourism
		Pulau Lombok (Lombok Island) is Bali's neighboring Island on the east.
		Lombok's panorama is as beautiful as Bali island.
		Senggigi beach offers you a virgin beach with great waves for suffers while Gili isles are well known for their "underwater colorful world", and is one of the best snorkeling places on this island.
	www.indo.com /lombok-hotels.html (222 words)

	Lombok (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		We haven't actually visited Lombok ourselves, so the info you find here comes from Majda Brezovsek who climbed Mt. Rinjani in 9/98.
		This village is considered as one of the seven attractions of East Lombok.
		Jalan Pariwisata 41, Mataram 83121, Lombok NTB - Indonesia
	www.1000traveltips.org /lombok.htm (1559 words)

	The Online Reservation for Hotels, Villas and Accommodation in Lombok - Lombok Tour and Travel
		Lombok and Beyond has prepare comprehensive traveling information about Lombok and Beyond islands, like : Sumbawa, Flores, Komodo and Sumba ; Online Reservation for hotels, villas and accommodation in Lombok; Lombok Tour and Travel Programs to show what you want to see and what you really will enjoy in this wonderful island with affordable price.
		LOMBOK, the fables "Island of Mandalika", has been enchanting visitors for years with its rich cultural traditions and spectaucalr beaches.
		Directly accessable from Jakarta,Yogyakarta,Surabaya and Singapore, Lombok is a 20 minutes flight and a world away from Bali.
	www.lombokandbeyond.com (531 words)

	Exploring Lombok - BaliBlog Daily News
		Taking a break is important for all rational humans and I got to take a 4 day break in the Gili Islands which are off of the NW coast of Lombok with Donovan and Carrie from the US and Ika...
		Monday morning in Kuta Lombok and the clouds dumped a pretty decent amount of rain on us on a 2 hour period....
		Leaving Senggigi around 10am I rode north along the coast past the large bay of Teluk Nara and round to the town of Pemenang, which is on the main road 14kms north of Mataram....
	www.baliblog.com /news/archives/cat_exploring_lombok.shtml (339 words)

	Bali and Lombok Global - Indonesian Business information Services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		We are supplier Raw Cashew nut and Peanut place origin from Lombok island Indonesia, we are support cashew nut unshelled and wet weekly support around 3mt to Surabaya, also we are support peanut dried and wet weekly around 17mt to Surabaya.
		SHARK IN LOMBOK We are supplier shark fin and shark cartilage from Lombok island Indonesia, SHARK FIN is not more than one-fifth of the world's shark species can be utilized in preparing for edible fin.
		Lombok Golden Pearls is special place of Pearls located in Lombok island.
	www.geocities.com /bigmiddleman (1365 words)

	Welcome to WEST NUSA TENGGARA - INDONESIA : History
		Lombok is noticeably different to its close neighbour, Bali.
		Lombok experienced strong Balinese influences in the past, but has still retained a unique identity.
		The indigenous people of Lombok, the Sasaks, are predominantly Moslem and have a strong, distinguished tradition as do the people of neighouring Sumbawa.
	www.nusa-tenggara.com /west/html/whist.html (323 words)

	Tsunami News for Lombok, Indonesia
		In contrast, the extent of the devastation in Sri Lanka...
		He was going for two job interviews as an English teacher on the island of Lombok, which was not affected by the tsunami.
		In Indonesia the main tourist areas of Bali and Lombok are not impacted.
	danger.mongabay.com /earthquake/2004/Lombok.html (671 words)

	Lombok Hotels - Secure Reservations and Discount Rates on Lombok Hotels (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		The Jayakarta Lombok Beach Resort Lombok, is a 4- star hotel set in beautiful tropical gardens right in front of the beach, with beautiful scenes of sunset with Mount Agung.
		The Oberoi Hotel and Resort Lombok is an idyllic garden resort on Medana Beach, located on the island of Lombok (65 km due East of the island of Bali).
		The Novotel Lombok Hotel is located on the southern shore of Lombok island, on the well-known white sandy beach of Kuta-Putri Nyale, just 60 kilometers from Lombok international airport.
	www.precisionreservations.com /Afph/Afredirect.asp?urlToGo=http://www.precisionreservations.com/ph-aspx-city_id.16842-db-hoteldatabase/PHCOther.htm&cid=8325 (414 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)