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	Sangihe Islands - Search Results - ninemsn Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Island, any comparatively small body of land completely surrounded by water.
		An island differs from a continent both in geological structure and in...
		New Guinea, island in the western Pacific Ocean, north of Australia, part of the Malay Archipelago.
	au.encarta.msn.com /Sangihe_Islands.html (104 words)

	Press coverage and articles about Southeast Asia Liveaboards
		Sangihe Island, the largest of the southern islands, is dominated by Mt. Awu, elevation 1,320 meters, an active volcano that last erupted in 1979.
		This is one of the prettiest reefs in the islands.
		The island of Lipang is noteworthy for two reasons: its inhabitants decorate their canoes with long, colorful, needlelike prows, and each home site is equipped with a solar panel as part of a government experiment for generating electricity in remote areas.
	www.seal-asia.com /press-coverage/liveaboards12-1.htm (872 words)

	Sangihe & Talaud : The islands off the very north coast of Manado - Indonesia and World Tourism News
		The islands off the very north coast of Manado, which seem to form a kind of bridge with the very southernmost islands of the Philippines, are the group known as Sangihe & Talaud.
		Sangihe and Talaud are a chain of islands stretching north from Sulawesi in the direction of the Philippines.
		In 2002 Sangihe and Talaud became seperate regencies, with the capital of Sangihe being Tahuna, while that of Talaud is Melonguane.
	indonesia-tourism.com /news/2006/05/11/sangihe-talaud-the-islands-off-the-very-north-coast-of-manado (1473 words)

	Diving Sangihe. Dive Sangihe with Ms Liburan Manado Liveaboards in North Sulawesi, all about diving Sangihe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		These coral reef fringed island are among the most pristine in Indonesia, and considered by experts as the pinnacle of marine biodiversity worldwide.
		The water surrounding the islands are frequented by numerous species of cetaceans such as sperm whales, pilot whales, melon headed whales and numerous species of dolphins are sighted travelling in enormous pods.
		Biaro island has a number of white beaches, no roads and 5 small villages, but some of the sangihe islands are larger and have streets, cities and active volcanoes.
	www.diveliburan.com /sulawesi_liveaboard_12_sangihe_divesite_description.html (387 words)

	archipelaGoNorth Sulawesi
		To this island came a young, handsome and brave boy by the name of Medunde, supposedly on the back of a huge eagle, which in the Sangihe language, is called gaghuda.
		Bunaken Island, opposite Manado harbor, 14 miles to the north of the city, is world famous for its magnificent coral reefs.
		The Karakelang Island Hunting Park is a recreation forest for hunting by wild animals such as wild buffaloes and wild pigs.
	www.goarchi.com /archo/provinces/n-sula/n-sultour.html (4700 words)

	Diver Articles - Trailblazing the Sulawesi and Moluccan Sea
		The Sangihe-Talaud Islands spread down from Mindanao, south of the Philippines to the North Sulawesi peninsula with the Sulawesi Sea to the west and Maluku Sea east of the archipelago.
		Due to the proximity to deep seas both east and west of the islands, the currents emerging out of the deep bring plenty of plankton and nutrient rich water to the shallows, allowing the entire region to be blessed with a prolific and intricate pristine underwater habitat.
		The fact that the island is covered with extremely fertile volcanic soil in an ideal climate for growing basically anything, hasn't encouraged or motivated the islanders to extend their land cultivation practices to become self-sufficient.
	www.scubadivers.info /articles/trailblazing.htm (4817 words)

	North Sulawesi - Diving, Travel, Adventure in Indonesia: General Tourist Information
		Sangihe Talaud is recognized for its high quality nutmeg and Rumbia Trees (Sago Palm the source of a special flour for traditional cookies/snack).
		This beach is 50 km from Kotamobagu, offshore from Motabang village on the tiny island of Molosing.
		The islands are located north of the Sulawesi Peninsula, and south of the Philippines The islands are divided into two main groups; Sangihe, consisting of the islands Sangir Besar, Siau, Tagulandang and Biaro; and Talaud consists of the islands of Karakelang, Salibabu, Kaburuan, Nanusa, Miangaas, plus many other small islands.
	www.north-sulawesi.com /sul_info.html (4378 words)

	Diver Articles - Rental Gear
		The Sangihe-Talaud Islands spread down from Mindanao, south of the Philippines to the North Sulawesi peninsula with the Sulawesi Sea to the west and Maluku Sea east of the archipelago.
		Due to the proximity to deep seas both east and west of the islands, the currents emerging out of the deep bring plenty of plankton and nutrient rich water to the shallows, allowing the entire region to be blessed with a prolific and intricate pristine underwater habitat.
		The fact that the island is covered with extremely fertile volcanic soil in an ideal climate for growing basically anything, hasn't encouraged or motivated the islanders to extend their land cultivation practices to become self-sufficient.
	www.deepdiversions.com /scuba_topics/trailblazing.htm (4820 words)

	Sangihe Islands -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The coast of Karakelong Island is steep except on the southern shore, which is fringed by a wide reef.
		Islands are found in oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers.
		The Marshall Islands' nearest neighbors are Wake Island to the north, Kiribati and Nauru to the south, and the Federated States of Micronesia to the west.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article?tocId=9065512 (787 words)

	Regions - indonesiaphoto.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The largest islands are Sangihe, Siau, Biaro and Tahulandang, highest point is Gunung Awu (1.850 m), an active volcano.
		The Lembeh island east of the city protects the area from the sea, and Bitung is today an important commercial harbor for export from Manado and all of east Indonesia.
		Batam is one of the largest islands in the Riau archipelago, and not long ago it was just another poor island with coastal villages and unspoiled nature.
	www.indonesiaphoto.com /content/blogsection/3/42 (742 words)

	Live Aboard Diving Safari Sangihe Talaud Islands and Underwater Volcano, Mahangetang, North Sulawesi - Indonesia
		The Sangihe -Talaud Archipelago lies to the north of Manado and is dominated by the 1830m Karangetang volcano.
		All along the Sangihe-Talaud Island the reefs are described by international divers and snorkellers as 'remote, pristine and world class'.
		These coral reef fringed island are among the most pristine in Indonesia, and considered by experts as the pinnacle of marine bio-diversity worldwide.
	bunakendivers.com /sangihe_en.html (438 words)

	Sangihe Islands at AllExperts
		The Sangihe Islands (or Sangir Islands) is a group of islands in northern Indonesia, northeast of Sulawesi in the Celebes Sea, roughly half way between Sulawesi and Mindanao, in the Philippines.
		The islands combine to total 813 sq kilometers, with many of the islands being actively volcanic with fertile soil and mountains.
		The largest island is Sangihe and contains an active volcano, Mt. Awu (1829 meters).
	en.allexperts.com /e/s/sa/sangihe_islands.htm (211 words)

	Live aboard cruise and dive Sangihe Islands, Lembeh Strait and Araken with Kikisi Asta Cruise, Manado - Cozy luxurious ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Cruise Sangihe, Cruise North Sulawesi and dive Lembeh Strait, dive Sangihe and dive Araken.
		Live aboard Sangihe Islands and dive Sangihe Islands is not the same.
		Bunaken and the surrounding islands, Bangka and the N...
	www.astacruise.com /index.php?ID=7&TY=2&LANG= (262 words)

	AllRefer.com - Sangihe Islands, Indonesia (Indonesian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		Sangihe Islands[sAng-gE´u] Pronunciation Key or Sangi Islands[sAng´E] Pronunciation Key, volcanic group (314 sq mi/813 sq km), Indonesia, NE of Sulawesi.
		The islands are mountainous, forested, and fertile; tropical woods, rattan, copra, and nutmeg are produced.
		The largest island, also called Sangihe, has an active volcano, Mt. Awu, 6,002 ft (1,829 m) high.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/S/SangiheI.html (165 words)

	Global Volcanism Program - Volcanoes of the World - Volcanoes of Indonesia and the Andaman Islands
		Britain took temporary control of the islands in the early 19th century, but the Dutch returned and unrest marked much of the century.
		The disastrous Krakatau eruption of 1883 was followed by several devastating eruptions on other islands and in 1921 a Volcano Survey was established by the government, leading to much improved volcano monitoring and reporting.
		The islands were occupied by Japan from early 1942, and WW-II was followed by a 4-year war of independence, with sovereignty gained at the end of 1949.
	hrw.com /science/si-science/earth/tectonics/volcano/volcano/region06 (571 words)

	Diving in the Siau and Sangihe islands in Northern Sulawesi (Zubi)
		Diving in the Siau and Sangihe islands in Northern Sulawesi (Zubi)
		The Siau, Sangihe and Talaud islands lie to the northeast of Sulawesi (large map by Murex 190KB) and are dominated by the 1830m Karangetang volcano (list of Sangihe volcanoes Global Volcanism Program).
		The Sangihe-Talaud islands (also called Sangir islands) spread down from Mindanao, south of the Philippines to the North Sulawesi peninsula with the Celebes Sea to the west and Maluku Sea to the east of the archipelago.
	www.starfish.ch /dive/Siau.html (2615 words)

	Global Volcanism Program - Volcanoes of the World - Volcanoes of Indonesia and the Andaman Islands
		Britain took temporary control of the islands in the early 19th century, but the Dutch returned and unrest marked much of the century.
		The disastrous Krakatau eruption of 1883 was followed by several devastating eruptions on other islands and in 1921 a Volcano Survey was established by the government, leading to much improved volcano monitoring and reporting.
		The islands were occupied by Japan from early 1942, and WW-II was followed by a 4-year war of independence, with sovereignty gained at the end of 1949.
	www.hrw.com /science/si-science/earth/tectonics/volcano/volcano/region06 (571 words)

	Dive Sulawesi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The island's extraordinary shape gives the forested 227,00 square kilometer land mass a massive 6,000 kilometer coastline.
		Further north lie the Sangihe-Talaud Islands, dominated by the 1,827 meter Karangetang volcano with its sulphurous clouds.
		As for the Tukang Besi Islands, it is rumored that Jacques Cousteau once said that it held the finest diving in the world.
	www.indo.com /bali/Indonesia/Active/dive.sulawesi.html (320 words)

	print version of diving in ... (Zubi)
		The Siau, Sangihe and Talaud islands lie to the northeast of Sulawesi (large map by Murex 190KB) and are dominated by the 1830m Karangetang volcano.
		On this side of the island a large flooded caldera open to the sea provides a sheltered area to anchor for the evening and a place to dive.
		Kahakitang, Kalama, Nitu, Para, Nenung and Sanggeluhang island
	www.starfish.ch /dive/print/Siau-print.html (2148 words)

	Indahnesia.com - Utara - Sangihe-Talaud - Little visited small parasides - Discover Indonesia Online
		47 islands are inhabited (with a total population of about a quarter of a milion - the others are deserted because of lack of drinking water.
		Due to the active vulcano Gunung Awu, the island is fertile; there is nutmeg and clove of the highest quality being harvested, and copra is produced from coconuts.
		The 50 km long road around the island was paved and an eight kilometer road was constructed to cross the island.
	www.indahnesia.com /indonesia.php?page=UTASAN (1013 words)

	Dive Sangihe-Talaud and beach vacations with Kikisi Tumora Beach Resort, Biaro Island - Cozy luxurious resort with ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Biaro Island is about 5 hours sailing north of Manado, passing a number of small islands on your way there.
		Biaro Island is the southern most of the Sangihe Islands.
		Biaro Island has a number of white beaches, no roads and 5 small villages, but some of the Sangihe islands are larger and have streets, cities and active volcanoes.
	www.tumora.com /index.php?ID=home&LANG=uk (439 words)

	Asia Dive Site \| Indonesia dive sites :: Sulawesi : Biaro, Siau, Sangihe and Talaud (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Further north of the Bangka island group lie a number of remote islands, the largest being Siau, Sangihe and Talaud.
		The chain of volcanic islands connect Indonesia with the Philippines and have deep ocean trenches on either side.
		The first in the island chain, recognised by a sheer 200 meter cliff on the southern side is Biaro.
	www.asiadivesite.com /indonesia-dive-sites/sulawesi/siau-sangihe.php (378 words)

	North Sulawesi: Sangihe Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The volcanic Sangihe Island chain separates Indonesia from Philippines and the Sulawesi and Maluku Seas.
		The horseshoe-shaped reef is awash in surgeonfish, fusiliers and pyramid butterflyfish.
		The southernmost island in the group is a plateau with patch reefs, pinnacles and lots of soft coral cover.
	indonesia.siamdivers.com /sites/north-sulawesi-sangihe.htm (381 words)

	Dive Sangihe-Talaud and beach vacations with Kikisi Tumora Beach Resort, Biaro Island - Cozy luxurious resort with ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Biaro Island is about 5 hours sailing north of Manado, passing a number of small islands on your way there.
		Biaro Island is the southern most of the Sangihe Islands.
		Sangihe islands lie like a string of pearls north of Manado.
	www.tumora.com (425 words)

	OBC \| publications \| Sangihe and Talaud islands, Indonesia \| 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Another small island specialist, the Island Monarch Monarcha cinerascens seems to be restricted to forest, where pairs and small groups are noisy and conspicuous.
		The authors will be working on Sangihe and Talaud through 1999 and early 2000 and would be happy to advise or assist any visitors to the islands, and grateful for any records sent to the address below.
		B.O.C. Riley, J. (1997a) Conservation on the Sangihe and Talaud islands, Sulawesi, Indonesia.
	www.orientalbirdclub.org /publications/bullfeats/sangihe2.html (1184 words)

	Sangihe Shrike-Thrush
		Species info - Colluricincla sanghirensis: Colluricincla sanghirensis (Sangihe Shrike-thrush) This species currently occurs at only one locality, where habitat is declining in extent and quality such...
		PACHYCEPHALIDAE (Whistlers and Allies): Shrike-Thrush; Colluricincla sanghirensis Sangihe Shrike-Thrush; Colluricincla boweri Bower's Shrike-Thrush; Colluricincla woodwardi...
		Sangihe Shrike-thrush, only recently described as new species, may be equally rare.
	www.specieslist.com /endangered/common_name/S/Sangihe_Shrike-Thrush.shtml (405 words)

	Two killed as second Indonesian volcano erupts. 08/06/2004. ABC News Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		It is the second eruption in the Indonesian archipelago, which sits on the so-called "Pacific Rim of Fire" noted for its volcanic and seismic activity.
		In the northern island of Sangihe, hundreds of miles to the north-east of Java, local officials say about 20,000 people have been evacuated from the slopes of a volcano that has begun showering hot ash on villages.
		Makasenda says Sangihe district, composed of Sangihe island and scores of smaller islands, has a total population of some 196,600.
	www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/s1127529.htm (478 words)

	Troides dohertyi - www.nagypal.net
		Its tragedy is that it inhabits the coastal areas of the Talaud and Sangihe islands.
		The islands are volcanically still active and most of the human 'development' takes place in the coastal regions where dohertyi flies.
		A couple of reserves have been established in the island, but these serve first of all like all hunting reserves(!), and is thus to limited help for the existence of dohertyi.
	www.nagypal.net /ttdohert.htm (252 words)

	Coral Reef Institute - Diving in Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand
		Off the north east peninsular of North Sulawesi, Indonesia lies a chain of volcanic islands called the Sangihe Archipelago, an area comprising approximately forty volcanic islands covered in coconut plantations, some of which are over fifteen hundred metres high.
		The waters surrounding these islands are some of deepest in the world.
		Above water the scenery is also breath-taking with many of the islands having steep volcanic peaks, one of which sporadically erupts.
	www.coralreefinstitute.org /liveaboards-sangihe.htm (286 words)

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