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  Manado - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Manado or Menado is the capital of the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia.
Manado is located at the Bay of Manado, and is surrounded by a mountainous area.
The Javanese prince Diponegoro was exiled to Manado by the Dutch government in 1830.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manado   (189 words)

  
 Manado on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Workers pry nutmeg from its shell in Manado, Indonesia.
A young boy cracks dried nutmeg with a mallet to loosen the outer shell in Manado, Indonesia.
Fresh mace is separated from the nutmeg and left to dry in the sun in Manado, Indonesia.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/m/manado.asp   (661 words)

  
 Manado Malay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Manado Malay is a language spoken in Manado and the surrounding area.
The local name of the language is Bahasa Manado, and the name Minahasa Malay is also used, after the main ethnic group speaking the language.
Manado Malay is closely related to standard Indonesian.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manado_Malay   (102 words)

  
 Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Hotels, guesthouses, diving, resorts, restaurants, cafes, nightlife and more.
Manado, once described in guide books as pleasant and one of Indonesia's cleanest cities, is not what it used to be anymore.
Most roads in the city are in a terrible condition (in fact road conditions in Manado are much worse than in most cities in Indonesia, many of whom are regarded as poorer as Manado), garbage collection seems to be inefficient (at best), power and tab water supply are in a poor state.
If you have been to Manado a few years ago you will be surprised how much the face of the city has changed along the waterfront.
www.sulawesi-info.com /manado.html   (1514 words)

  
 Travelling to Indonesia (North Sulawesi)
The capital, Manado, is reachable by air from Ujung Pandang, Jakarta, Surabaya, Balikpapan, Ternate, Ambon, and Jayapura.
Manado Tua is the main island of its sister islands group: Bunaken, Siladen, Mantehage and Nain, situated just off Manado city in the Bay.
The artistic aspect of the Sarcophagus is known by the decorative sculpture and carving around the tombs and the lids with various motifs such as of human beings, plants, animals, and traditional geometrical motifs like clouds, strings, curls, double braids.
www.emp.pdx.edu /htliono/sulut.html   (1561 words)

  
 Manado, Indonesia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Manado is located on Sulawesi, an enormous island just east of Borneo, formerly known as "Celebes" by the Dutch.
Manado is a popular destination for divers since Silk Air (a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines) began flying there direct several years ago.
Case in point: near Manado a pair of enormous "trap nets" were recently discovered that were indiscriminately slaughtering all the marine life that blundered into them, including, over a one year interval, hundreds of pilot whales, mantas, dolphins, and other animals (more at http://mamba.bio.uci.edu/~pjbryant/bio65/indon97e.htm).
www.asia-links.com /Travel/Destination/Indonesia.htm   (1508 words)

  
 North Sulawesi - Diving, Travel, Adventure in Indonesia: General Tourist Information
It is estimated that Manado was inhabited in the 16th century and was called "Wenang".
Missionary schools in Manado in 1881 were among the first attempts at mass education in Indonesia, giving their graduates a considerable edge in gaining civil service, military and other positions of influence.
The Japanese occupation of 1942-45 was a period of deprivation, and the allies bombed Manado heavily in 1945.
www.north-sulawesi.com /sul_info.html   (4369 words)

  
 Learning Peace Journalism from Manado
Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi, is known as one of the safest places in Indonesia.
In place of fairy-tale castles, the landscape is dotted with Manado's fantastical white churches, glistening in the tropical sun.
In Manado, police were just beginning to carry out sweeps for ID cards, something the militias have been calling for, but there were fears that this could prove divisive.
www.thalassa.net /JakartaPost01.html   (1088 words)

  
 Expat Living in Manado, North Sulawesi
The best activity in Manado is what the locals call "carlotta" which means to talk and talk about each other.
When my family lived in Manado they enjoyed the new adventures, but after a few months they started to be bothered by the frequent water outages (at least twice a week the water supply is cut off), the power cuts (at least one day per week), and the lack of western facilities.
Manado may not have a lot of facilities, but the area is really nice.
www.expat.or.id /info/manado.html   (1376 words)

  
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Manado is situated on the north-eastern tip of Sulawesi at 1°29'N 124°50' E and faces the Sulawesi Sea (=Celebes Sea).
The northern part of Manado Bay is bounded by the Bunaken Menado Tua Marine National Park, which is known as one of the best diving spots in Indonesian waters.
Manado Tua, a steep island in the form of a truncated cone, is in the south-west.
darwin.bio.uci.edu /~sustain/bio65/indonesia/indo_cet.htm   (479 words)

  
 Manado   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Manado airport was modernised and extended in 2001, so planes can land after dark.
The road from Palu to Manado is in good condition (except for the first part from Tiboli to Tawaeli.
Manado Sahid is described as the top place in the LP guide, but forget all this, it is equally depressing as the Kawanua.
www.1000traveltips.org /manado.htm   (1819 words)

  
 Prepaid Sulawesi - The Ritzy Hotel Manado
As the capital of the province, Manado is the largest town in the northern region.
The coastal islands of Manado, Bunaken, Mantehage, Siladen and Manado Tua feature beautiful coral gardens and have marine life of all forms, including over 3000 species of reef and pelagic fish as well as a variety of dolphins and whales to name a few.
Manado is surrounded by mountains and lush hills, with a tropical vegetation of coconut trees, clove trees and different kinds of fruit trees.
www.asiatravel.com /indonesia/prepaid/theritzy   (557 words)

  
 MANADO - North Sulawesi - East Indonesia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Manado is the provincial capital of north Sulawesi, and has a population of about 250.000.
Manado has no large attractions by itself, except for an interesting museum and an old Buddhist temple from the 19th century, the oldest of it's kind in eastern Indonesia.
Manado is a great starting point for expeditions to the beautiful landscape in this region, and has several good facilities for visitors, like accommodation, restaurants and entertainment.
www.nelltours.com /main/mdc.html   (890 words)

  
 ::Diving Bunaken Diving Manado - Bastianos Diving Resort, North Sulawesi - Indonesia
Where your desire may be to simply relax and unwind on our tropical island beach while you enjoy a refreshing drink and soak up an amazing red sunset or experience the fine cuisine and friendly nature of the Bunaken island villagers.
If the thrill of discovery is your desire, our dive team will guide you diving or snorkeling through schools of fish over vividly colorful unspoiled coral gardens in less than a 5-minute boat ride from Bastianos Resort.
Manado is the capital of North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
www.bastianos.com   (346 words)

  
 Alcoholics Anonymous - AA - Manado, Indonesia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Alcoholics Anonymous Manado welcomes all visitors from Indonesia and around the world.
At the present time, our meetings are scheduled around the visitors in the area who need assistance and want to meet.
Please call us or email us and we will ensure that a meeting or meetings are held on a day and time that fits your needs.
manado.aa-indonesia.org   (81 words)

  
 Hotel Gran Puri - Manado
Manado's landscape is a contrast of tropical rain-forest, rambling hills, volcanic craters, and unspoiled island with breathtaking coral inhabited by more than 300,000 species of fish.
In the past decade this place has attracted travellers whose main interests were the underwater world given its location to the world famous dive sites of Bunaken Island only minutes away by boat.
It spans across 11 floor with many enjoyable views over the sea, Bunaken Island, Klabat Mountain and the Manado city scenery which is dominated by houses on stilts and church spires.
www.indo.com /hotels/granpuri   (330 words)

  
 Manado Malay -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Manado Malay is a language spoken in (Click link for more info and facts about Manado) Manado and the surrounding area.
The local name of the language is Bahasa Manado, and the name Minahasa Malay is also used.
Manado Malay is related to standard (The dialect of Malay used as the national language of the Republic of Indonesia or of Malaysia) Indonesian, but the two languages are not mutually intelligible.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/ma/manado_malay.htm   (109 words)

  
 Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Manado has also become the focal point of Minahasan culture, and while it seems to be fading somewhat, with some luck and persistence you may be able to witness a performance of either of the two main traditional dances.
We are referring to the "Boulevard", the 3,5 kilometers which at one time hedged the waterfront and was a favorite gathering point at dusk for locals and tourists alike.
A memorial to commemorate the destruction of Manado, which was heavily bombed in 1945, and to honor the victims of World War II.
www.north-sulawesi.org /manado.html   (1574 words)

  
 North Sulawesi, Indonesia Report featuring Manado, Lembeh, and Bangka
In North Sulawesi is Manado, capitol of the region, the area of Indonesia with highest Christian population, and the focus of this report.
Manado is easily accessed via direct jet service from Singapore, Bali, Kota Kinabalu and other major hubs.
The bustling port city of Manado and the neighboring city of Bitung are striking for their strong economy, many Christian churches, and diverse populace living together quite peacefully.
www.divetrip.com /manadorpt.htm   (2465 words)

  
 Safari Tours & Travel, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia: Testimonials
"Arriving in Manado late (midnight) on Easter eve, we were charmed by the dark, quiet streets that were lit up by red paper lantern crosses hanging in front of local houses and churches.
We (booked and) were escorted to our dive resort by Manado Safari and had a very relaxing time diving house reef, coasts and drop-offs in the area.
Manado has a relaxed and rustic ambience and we are glad to have visited Manado to experience its people, landscape and the marine park."
www.manadosafaris.com /testimonials.html   (3979 words)

  
 Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia: Liveaboard scuba diving with MUREX
Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia: Liveaboard scuba diving with MUREX
There is a limited supply of fresh water on board, so we ask that you kindly conserve water during your trip.
When informed, they can help you go at your own place and develop your skills and confidence - and that's what dive vacation is all about.
www.manado-liveaboards.com /info.html   (1599 words)

  
 MANADO / North Sulawesi : Places of Interest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Its sloping white sand beach is also fairly safe for turtles to lay their eggs on.Those who do not want to engage in diving can enjoy the beauty of the marine garden from a boat.
Beautiful reefs and coral gardens are also found around the islands of the northernmost tip of the Minahasa peninsula and along the East Coast.The reef lines the coast of Tangkoko Batuangus in the area of a nature reserve.
Situated at Sonder village, about 37 kilometers from Manado, Wale Papataupan is a flowery tourist spot, which has bungalows, swimming pool, steam bath facilities, restaurants, fish ponds, and an open stage for cultural performances.
www.nelltours.com /main/mdc2.html   (1571 words)

  
 Manado Liveaboards, North Sulawesi, Indonesia - scuba diving safaris with MUREX
Manado Liveaboards, North Sulawesi, Indonesia - scuba diving safaris with MUREX
The liveaboards MV Serenade, MV Symphony and MV Arlena are the creations of Dr. Hanny Batuna of Murex Manado Resort.
Scientists and exploration divers alike are beginning to recognise the waters surrounding Sulawesi and her islands as being amongst the richest on earth in variety and number of tropical marine species.
www.manado-liveaboards.com   (237 words)

  
 Diving Lembeh Strait. Dive Lembeh, with SDQ Lembeh Dive Resort in Manado, North Sulawesi. All about diving Lembeh   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Dive Lembeh, with SDQ Lembeh Dive Resort in Manado, North Sulawesi.
Manado - North Sulawesi, Dive the Lembeh strait !
One is on Bunaken island near Manado and another is on Lembeh island.
www.sdq-dive-lembeh.com   (422 words)

  
 Ritzy Hotel Manado, North Sulawesi: one of Indonesia's best hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Just 20 minutes from Sam Ratulangi Airport and situated in the heart of Manado the Ritzy Hotel is an ideal choice for both business and leisure travellers.
Conventiently located opposite the hotel is the Blue Banter Manado - Marina, Tour and Dive Center.
The Ritzy Hotel is one of the most established hotels in international hospitality and our staff is looking forward to making your stay a comfortable and unforgettable experience.
www.ritzymanado.com   (222 words)

  
 Universitas Katolik De La Salle, Manado, Indonesia
The main goals of the workshop were to find development strategies through SWOT analysis to meet the vision efficiently and effectively and to prioritize the missions' programs.
DLSCU organizes seminar on environment and plants 1000 trees in Manado City.
Tens of staffs and hundreds of students participated in the event that was located in Teling and Tikala (both in Manado).
www.delasalle.ac.id   (382 words)

  
 Davao, Manado to renew sister city cooperation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The city council has passed a resolution authorizing the mayor to renew the Sister City agreement with Manado in the fields of development, trade and economics; transportation, tourism and culture; education, youth and sports; environment and urban management, human resources, science and technology.
Councilor Gerald Bangoy, who authored the resolution, said the renewal of the cooperation is necessary for the city to continue its partnership with Manado in the area of development.
The draft agreement, which was already signed by Manado Mayor Wempie Frederick, outlines the intention of the two cities to "collaborate favorable relations of partnership" between both cities and recognizes "the importance of the existing law principles in each countries in terms of mutual benefits."
www.mindanews.com /2004/06/23nws-sister.html   (265 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Manado, Indonesia (Indonesian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
AllRefer.com - Manado, Indonesia (Indonesian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
It is a trade center and seaport on an inlet of the Celebes Sea; exports include copra, coffee, spices, sugarcane, and lumber.
In Manado is the Univ. of North and Central Sulawesi, as well as an extension facility of the Islamic Univ. of Indonesia.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/Manado.html   (170 words)

  
 Manado & Bunaken dive and more at Tasik Ria Resort Hotel, North Sulawesi, Indonesia - Bunaken diving holidays
Superbly situated near to the numerous reefs of Bunaken National Park, this is an intimate resort where comfort is paramount.
Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Tasik Ria Resort has all of the conveniences that you would expect from an international standard resort.
Whether you plan to travel as an individual, couple, family, or a dive group, we believe that our on-site Dive Operation Eco Divers Manado, 2 pools (one isolated children's pool), lending library, Bunaken Restaurant, Sunset Jetty Bar, Pool Bar, and our friendly staff will make your vacation a most memorable one.
www.tasikria.com   (150 words)

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