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	Rote Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rote Island (Indonesian: Pulau Rote, also spelled Roti) is an island of Indonesia, part of the East Nusa Tenggara province of the Lesser Sunda Islands.
		It lies 500 km northeast of the Australian coast and 170 km northeast of the Ashmore and Cartier Islands.
		The island is situated to the southwest of the larger island of Timor.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rote_Island (209 words)

	East Nusa Tenggara - Places of Interest: KUPANG, LASIANA BEACH, SEMAU ISLAND, CAMPLONG, MENIPO ISLAND, OENESU, ...
		This island is occupied by various kinds of animals, such as Timor deer (Cervus Timorensis), wild pigs, turtles, alligators, bats, small birds, pigeons and turtle- doves.
		Rote Island is a part of Kupang Regency and is the southernmost island of Indonesia.
		Rote just off the southern tip of Timor island, consists of rolling hills, terraced plantations, palm of acacia, savanna and some forests.
	www.nusa-tenggara.com /east/html/places.html (802 words)

	Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand: Chilled out contentment - Travel writing from Travel Insights
		Rote strolled all the way to the front of his property and led me up the stairs to the bungalow situated 50 feet from what seemed to be my own private beach.
		I was staying between the villages of Ban Tai and Ban Khai, a quieter part of the island that offered the traveler the beauties of Ko Pha Ngan without the nuisance of hundreds of monthly ravers that converge for the famous full moon parties.
		I was walking to the road when I saw Rote waving at me from the front of his house.
	www.travelinsights.org /writing/kophangan.html (2138 words)

	Ethnologue: Indonesia, Nusa Tenggara
		Southwestern tip of Timor Island near the port of Tenau (4 villages) and the majority of villages on the nearby coast of Semau Island.
		Islands of Sawu and Raijua south of Flores and west of Timor, and in Sumba (especially in Melolo), in Ende on Flores, and the Kupang area of Timor.
		Timor Island, north coast, regions of Maubara and Liquisa from the banks of the Lois River to Dili.
	www.christusrex.org /www3/ethno/Indn.html (2258 words)

	archipelaGoEast Nusa Tenggara
		The islands of East Nusa Tenggara are formed by the protruding peaks of a mountain chain which begins in northern Sumatra, stretching across Java toward the east.
		The island is famous for its arts and handicrafts, particularly the textile 'ikat' weaving.
		Timor is the principal island in terms of population where the capital of the province, Kupang, is located.
	www.archipelago-emag.com /provinces/e-nusa/e-nusatour.html (2193 words)

	Flores Island Geography - East Nusa Tenggara, Flores - Indonesia
		Flores island is one of the island on East Nusa Tenggara province.
		Flores becomes one of the biggest island on the territory of East Nusa Tenggara or NTT which comprises 566 islands, including many smaller islands which are not in-habitated and unnamed.
		Timor, being the principal island with Kupang as its capital, serves as the centre of government and economic activities.
	www.bali-travel-online.com /flores_island/flores_geography.htm (357 words)

	Ashmore Reef Belongs to Indonesia: Timor Gap Teamwork Chairman
		He said the fact that the island was handed over to Australia by the United Kingdom in 1878 was something unreliable.
		Meanwhile, the traditional history of Rote islanders from generation to generation proved that Ashmore Reef, originally known as "Pulau Pasir" (Sand Island) is part of Indonesian territory, Tanoni said.
		He said Rote island's forerunners had long roamed the three tiny islands before the signing of a memorandum of understanding in 1974 between Indonesia and Australia to allow Indonesian fishermen to fish there.
	www.etan.org /et2003/january/05-11/06ashmorn.htm (514 words)

	Ethnologue report for Indonesia (Nusa Tenggara)
		Island of Ndao, scattered on Rote, and Timor.
		Islands of Sawu and Raijua south of Flores and west of Timor, and in Sumba (especially in Waingapu and Melolo), in Ende on Flores, and the Kupang area of Timor.
		Rote Island southwest, domain of Tii, east of Dela-Oenale, west of Lole, south of Dengka.
	www.ethnologue.com /show_country.asp?name=Indonesia+(Nusa+Tenggara) (2302 words)

	Rote - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Look up rote in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
		A rote, also called a crwth, is an ancient instrument, a variety of lyre.
		The rote was of Anglo-Saxon make, and has been found at the 7th century ship burial at Sutton Hoo.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rote (100 words)

	NTT demands compensations for Timor Gap, Pasir Island
		The committee is responsible for the management of the Timor Gap and Ashmore Reef (known as Pasir Island in Indonesia) disputes.
		Pasir island is situated 200 nautical miles south of Rote Island in East Nusa Tenggara.
		Ferdi said many of the Rote fisherman's ancestors were buried on the island.
	www.etan.org /et2003/august/01-9/06ntt.htm (436 words)

	Rote Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Rote is a small island lying just off the south-western end of Timor.
		It is accessed by a 4-hour ferry cruise from Kupang's Bolok Harbour at to Pantai Batu, or by air to Baa, the principal town on Rote island.
		These are some glimpses of the peaceful seaside village of Nemberala at the remote south-western end of Rote.
	members.ozemail.com.au /~eparker/indon/rote.htm (170 words)

	Rote Island
		Rote has many historical relies including fine antique Chinese porcelains, as well as ancient arts and traditions.
		Even today the island, the Rotenese and their kingdoms are divided, following ancient tradition, into two domains, one known as Sunrise and one as Sunset.
		Rote is particularly well know for its surfing, each year surfers flock to Namberala to ride the near perfect tubes formed by the shallow reefs and off-shore winds.
	www.indonesia-tourism.com /east-nusa-tenggara/rote_island.html (441 words)

	Asia Times
		Ashmore reef, which had for centuries been a staging point for fishermen from Rote island in NTT, has been occupied by Australia, while Indonesia makes no attempt to regain control over the island, where ancestors of Rote people are believed to have been buried.
		With the exception of Ashmore reef, Nipah, Miangas, and the unnamed small island in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province are generally recognized as Indonesia's islands, but the country has yet to exercise sovereignty over them.
		Theoretically, other countries could come and take over those "neglected" islands and should Indonesia protest, they could insist on bringing their case to the international court, where they could be expected to win in the light of the principle of sovereignty exercise or continuous administration.
	www.atimes.com /atimes/Southeast_Asia/DL21Ae01.html (875 words)

	A Seed Company project description (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Dela are one of several language groups that live together on the small island of Rote in well-defined areas established by historic kings.
		When they returned to their island, they brought a precious copy of the Bible, written in the trade language.
		Commit today to pray for the translation work on Rote Island and the precious Dela speakers who are waiting to hear about the love of Christ.
	www.theseedcompany.org /project.det.asp?ProjectID=707 (867 words)

	Fishing in Australian waters
		The first concerns the villagers of Papela and the island of Rote, the second the fishermen who travel here from three small island communities in the southeast of Sulawesi.
		The village of Papela lies on the island of Rote, a small island off the southwest tip of Timor, less than 500 km from Australia.
		With each island supporting a population of approximately 2,000 people, this represents a large proportion of the male population.
	www.insideindonesia.org /edit46/elliott.htm (2421 words)

	Dr. Aris Tanone's Semau Island Homepage
		Semau island is shown at the tip of Timor island on the lower left side of that picture.
		Part of Rote island can also be seen on the bottom of the picture.
		But the more I think about Semau island and its people, the more I think about something that has to be done to preserve their culture.
	home.hiwaay.net /~atanone/New_semau (1068 words)

	The History of East Lesser Sunda
		Considering its name, actually East Nusa Tenggara archipelago is believed to have been the center of industrial trade and exchange two thousand years ago when Timor island functioned as the source for the original stock of sandalwood trees established in India (or even in China) and there after developed as an important commercial tree.
		The trees grow in some islands (mostly in Timor Island now and used to be in Sumba) and the quality is still judged superlative.
		After Indonesia's independence, it was in the beginning a part of the Provinces of Lesser Sunda Islands, and changed its name to Nusa Tenggara Province not long after that, with the capital in Singaraja, Bali.
	www.indonesia-tourism.com /east-nusa-tenggara/history.html (895 words)

	A Seed Company project description (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Lole are one of several language groups that live together on the small island of Rote in well-defined areas established by historic kings.
		They live near the middle of the island, in the center of the complex dialect chain that extends down the island.
		Commit today to pray for the translation work on Rote Island and the Lole people who are waiting to hear about the love of Christ.
	www.theseedcompany.org /project.det.asp?ProjectID=708 (790 words)

	Ferry sinks in eastern Indonesian waters, dozens missing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The accident took place on Tuesday evening when a motorized vessel was caught in heavy seas en route to the eastern island of Rote from Kupang, the provincial capital of East Nusa Tenggara province, said Syamsir Siahaan, an official at Kupang's port.
		The ferry was hit by huge waves while traveling from Kupang, about 1,900 kilometres east of Jakarta on Indonesia's side of Timor island, to nearby Rote island, he said.
		It was the latest sea accident in Indonesia, the vast archipelago nation of more than 17,000 islands, where sea connections are much cheaper and more available than air routes.
	news.monstersandcritics.com /asiapacific/printer_1093792.php (238 words)

	Indonesian Surfing Adventures - SUMBA and ROTE Island and SUMATRA surfcamps
		Day 11: Last day you will be transferred back to Rote Airport to catch the flight to Kupang to catch your flight to Bali.
		This Island is around 300km long (larger than Bali) with epic surf down south and offshore.
		The Island actually has waves for all standards of surfers.
	www.geocities.com /birubali/sumba-rote-sumatra.html (878 words)

	230 refugees stranded on Rote island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Jakarta: At least 230 asylum-seekers from Middle Eastern countries were stranded on Rote island in East Nusa Tenggara province after strong waves and high winds prevented them from sailing through to their destination, Australia, an East Nusa Tenggara police spokesman said on Friday.
		Police authorities rushed to Rote, a small island southwest of Kupang, the provincial capital, after receiving reports from local people about the refugees' presence, Wanton said.
		According to Wanton, Rote, the southern most island in Asia and the Indonesian archipelago, has often been used as a final stepping stone for illegal immigrants wishing to enter Australia because of its proximity to the state of Western Australia.
	sievx.com /articles/psdp/20011103JakartaPost.html (428 words)

	UnderwaterTimes.com :: View topic - Indonesian fishermen caught by lure of the fin
		Boat-owner Sofyan Lamusa said the fishermen of Indonesia's Rote Island -- southwest of Timor and about 150km north of Ashmore Reef -- were forced by economic circumstance to take the risks.
		Arrested by the Australian authorities in 1993 and held in Darwin for a week, Mr Lamusa is now reluctant to cross the maritime border into Australian waters, but he will continue to send the captains of his four ships back to risk capture, arrest and prison.
		Mr Lamusa and Mr Laode both live in the small fishing village of Papela, on the east coast of Rote Island.
	www.underwatertimes.com /forum/viewtopic.php?p=1882 (532 words)

	The Jakarta Post - The Journal of Indonesia Today
		Ashmore Reef is situated 200 nautical miles south of Rote Island in East Nusa Tenggara.
		It was named after a British captain who landed on the island in 1874.
		Ferdi said many of the ancestors of Rote fishermen were buried on the island.
	www.thejakartapost.com /yesterdaydetail.asp?fileid=20030725.C03 (404 words)

	Ferry With 82 Aboard Sinks in Indonesia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		"We have been told they survived because they were wearing life jackets," Sgt. Made Dwi told The Associated Press from Rote Island, the ferry's destination.
		Naval spokesman Rear Adm. Yusuf Malik said the ship's manifest showed it was carrying 82 passengers and crew, but more people may have been on board.
		The ferry was traveling from the port of Kupang on the western side of Timor island to Rote Island, a trip that normally takes around four hours.
	www.comcast.net /data/news/2006/01/31/316437.xml (180 words)

	Official Site of Nusa Tenggara Timur Tourism Department
		The unabashed friendliness of it's people contrasts with the exotic and energetic traditional ceremonies like the Pasola of Sumba, the whip fighting of Flores and the war dances of Sabu.
		Komodo Island is a marine reserve, a professionally managed world class diving destination - what more could an adventure traveler ask for than dragons and diving - make sure you don't miss this!
		Rote Island is particularly well know for its world class surfing and diving in the area is also exceptional due to the many Manta and Dugong found there
	www.goseentt.com (650 words)

	RTE News - One missing after Indonesian ferry sinks
		The boat was travelling from a port on Ndao island to nearby Rote island when it capsized late yesterday.
		A ferry sank in heavy seas in the same area less than three months ago, killing at least 10 people.
		Ferries are a popular means of transport between the more than 17,000 islands of Indonesia, where sea connections are cheaper and more available than air routes.
	www.rte.ie /news/2006/0418/indonesia.html (175 words)

	OilOnline - The Original Online Source for the Oil Industry
		The deep reservoir targets are the sandstones of the Talang Akar Formation and fractured, weathered grano-diorite and granite wash sediments of Pre-Tertiary Basement.
		The block is also close to the producing oil and gas fields Mamburungan, Mengatal, Sesanip and Pamusian in Tarakan Island which have to date cumulatively produced about 2.13 million barrels of oil.
		Sandstone and carbonate reservoirs within structural and stratigraphic traps are common in the area.
	www.oilonline.com /news/features/oe/20031101.Contract.12832.asp (1366 words)

	BBC NEWS \| World \| Asia-Pacific \| Scores saved from Indonesia ferry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		But about two hours into the crossing, the boat started to experience engine trouble in rough seas, with waves reportedly up to 3m (10 feet) high.
		The survivors found so far were rescued by one of the navy ships searching the area.
		"We have been told they survived because they were wearing life jackets," a police sergeant on Rote island told the Associated Press news agency.
	news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4668570.stm (268 words)

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