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  Science Fair Projects - West Nusa Tenggara
West Nusa Tenggara (Indonesian: Nusa Tenggara Barat) is a province in south-central Indonesia.
The two largest islands in the province are Lombok in the west and the larger Sumbawa island in the east.
A 2002 United Nations Development Programme report classified West Nusa Tenggara as the least-developed province in Indonesia.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Nusa_Tenggara_Barat   (295 words)

  
 Nusa Tenggara
Nusa Tenggara Nusa Tenggara in old Javanese means southeastern islands, refering to the tightly-packed necklace of sparsely inhabited islands stretching east from Bali.
The islands of Nusa Tenggara are formed by protruding peaks of a giant submarine mountain range that runs from Sumatra to Timor.
The depth of water separating the islands of Nusa Tenggara is such that even at the height of Ice Ace, when the sea level was about 200 m lower, there were no land bridges between the islands.
www.regit.com /regitour/indonesi/intplace/nusateng.htm   (100 words)

  
 Beyond Bali Travel Guide - All about Beyond Bali, Indonesia
To the east, west and north of Bali are numerous fascinating islands, large and small, all of which have their own indigenous culture, languages and in many cases, racial stock.
West Nusa Tenggara is made up of two separate islands called Lombok and Sumbawa, which are positioned to the east of Bali.
Whilst East Nusa Tenggara is slowly becoming modernized, any hint of infrastructure is still fragile, and time, as we know it, means little to the local people who go about their daily lives as they have been doing for centuries.
www.beyondbali-hotels.com /city_guides.php   (9048 words)

  
 The History of West Nusa Tenggara   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Sumbawa Besar Dompu Regency Bima Regency West Lombok Central Lombok East Lombok Mataram Municipality Moyo Island
West Nusa Tenggara Province named Sunda Kecil before 1951, and become East Indonesia State part.
Based on the Lombok government constitution, East Indonesia Presidents decision on 9 May 1949 No.5/Prv/49, Lombok did not contain of a municipality but is a area that governed by Dutch Government and in 1946, 1949 had formed Neo Municipality or an area that done its autonomous based Zelf Bestuur Rgelen (ABR) in 1938.
www.indonesia-tourism.com /west-nusa-tenggara/history.html   (148 words)

  
 Komodo Island - Flores - Lombok - Sumba - Sumbawa - Timor - East Timor - Moyo - Mataram - Dili - Kupang   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
West Nusa Tenggara dominated by 2 main islands of Lombok and Sumbawa and hundreds of small islands spread around them.
Lombok Island extends more less 80 KM from west to east of the island and the length of it is about 300 KM, so the width of West Nusa Tenggara entirely is about 2.015,15 square KM with 3.400.000 people.
There are 4 ethnic groups in West Nusa Tenggara but almost 90% of them are Sasak ethnic group and have religion of moslem.
www.nusa-tenggara.com /main.html   (265 words)

  
 Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Berlin
The islands of east Nusa Tenggara have been shaped by the power and force of an enormous chain of volcanoes which begins in the north of Sumatra and stretches east across Java, the legendary 'Ring of Fire'.
West Sumba is famous for its enormous megalithic tombs and traditional thatched and peaked huts raised on stilts.
Kupang is the gateway to Nusa Tenggara with regular, direct flights to and from Darwin in Australia as well as with the rest of the archipelago.
www.indonesian-embassy.de /en/tourism/nusatenggara.htm   (753 words)

  
 IV. NUTRITION TRENDS
In rural communities, a similar decrease in the moderately underweight is seen in the provinces of West Sumatera, Jambi, South Sumatera, Bengkulu, Lampung, West Nusa Tenggara, West, Central and East Kalimantan, in North and Central Sulawesi.
In provinces such as Aceh, Riau, Jambi, South Sumatera, East Nusa Tenggara, Central Kalimantan and North Sulawesi, the percentage of the moderately underweight in urban communities increased significantly from 1986 to 1989.
Due to logistical problems, Irian Jaya and East Nusa Tenggara were not included in the Xerophthalmia Survey, only the island of Ambon was included for Maluku, only the island of Lombok for West Nusa Tenggara, and East Timor did not exist.
www.unsystem.org /scn/archives/indonesia/ch05.htm   (5129 words)

  
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Following a recent clash between two groups of migrants, in which two people were killed and another injured, more than 160 migrants from West Nusa Tenggara are seeking refuge at the Samarinda Police station in fear of further violence.
The clash erupted between the West Nusa Tenggara migrants and a rival group of migrants from South Sulawesi, after a South Sulawesi man was killed in a verbal dispute involving drunken youths from the two groups.
The violence continued in another clash, in which one West Nusa Tenggara migrant was killed and another injured.
www.indonesia-house.org /Humanitarian/Hum1203/120503Over_160_migrants_seek_safety.htm   (419 words)

  
 Ethnologue report for Indonesia (Nusa Tenggara)
Kotos is central and east, Ro'is is west, Ro'is Tais Nonof is southern, Ro'is Hero is surrounded by the Helong.
Bordered to the north by the Nage, to the west by the Ngada, and to the east by the Ende.
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.
www.ethnologue.com /show_country.asp?name=IDN   (2302 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.
The mountains of East Nusa Tenggara are not as high as in West Nusa Tenggara where the highest mountain of all of Nusa Tenggara is G. Rinjani in Lombok (3726m).
www.bali-travel-online.com /flores_island/flores_geography.htm   (357 words)

  
 Travelling to Indonesia (West Nusa tenggara)
At present, West Nusa Tenggara's cultural make-up is a composite of the four main population groups inhabiting the two islands: the Balinese, the Sumbawanese, and the peoples of Bima and Dompu.
About 7 kilometers west of Narmada, it was built in 1714 and rebuilt in 1878 to symbolize harmony and unity between the Hindu Balinese and Moslem Sasak population of the area, especially those who adhere to Lombok's unique Wektu Telu school of Islam.
Further to the west are the surfers and wind surfers beaches.
www.emp.pdx.edu /htliono/ntb.html   (1597 words)

  
 Nusa Tenggara Barat
Der Artikel Nusa Tenggara Barat gehört zur Kategorie: Indonesische Provinz
Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB, zu deutsch West-Nusa Tenggara) ist eine indonesische Provinz in der Region Nusa Tenggara (zu deutsch südöstliche Inseln).
Die östlich benachbarte Provinz in der Region ist "Nusa Tenggara Timur" (NTT, zu deutsch Ost-Nusa Tenggara).
www.weblexikon.de /Nusa_Tenggara_Barat.html   (98 words)

  
 Indonesia Report: West Nusa Tenggara Report
The West Nusa Tenggara estimated population in 2000 was 3.913.600 people, with composition of 1,912,100 (49.04%) male and 2,001,500 (50.96%) female.
The area of the West Nusa Tenggara Province is rich with mineral deposits such as gold, silver, marble, copper, trass, pumice, quartz stone, silica and calcite.
The main seaports are Lembar port at the West Lombok with the capacity of 6,000 ton, Badas port in Sumbawa with the capacity of 5,000 ton and Bima port in Bima with capacity of 6,000 ton.
www.indonext.com /report/report581.html   (1266 words)

  
 West Nusa Tenggara Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The two largest islands in West Nusa Tenggara province are Lombok in the west and the larger Sumbawa Island in the east.
The wide area of West Nusa Tenggara is 49.32,19 Km2 that contains of 20.153,07 Km2 land and 29.159,04 Km2 of sea.
Administratively, the capital of West Nusa Tenggara is Mataram city and contains of 7 regencies and 2 cities.
www.indonesia-tourism.com /west-nusa-tenggara/index.html   (541 words)

  
 West Nusa Tenggara Free of Bird Flu: Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara - Travel Tips - Bali Daily - Antara, Archipelago, ...
West Nusa Tenggara Free of Bird Flu: Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara
It seems that West Nusa Tenggara has been spared also according to a report in the Jakarta Post, the head of the provinces husbandry office has stated that residents need not be alarmed about reports on bird flu because the virus was not present in the province.
"West Nusa Tenggara was one of the provinces affected by bird flu in 2005 but it has been brought under control" provincial husbandry office head M. Mutalib was quoted by Antara as saying.
www.baliblog.com /travel-tips/bali-daily/west-nusa-tenggara-free-of-bird-flu-mataram-west-nusa-tenggara.html   (535 words)

  
 Komodotours.com - Timor, West Timor, East Timor, Alor, Roti islands, sasando, timor adventure
West Timor was remarkable in history of Capt. William Bligh a British Admiral was landed on his 3.600 miles journey from bounty in 1789 century.
West Timor is a fascinating place to visit the capital, Kupang is only a short flight from Darwin, in Australia's Northern Territory, and is also the trading gateway for the tiny islands of Sawu and Roti, both famous for their ikat weaving.
East Timor is bounded on the North by the Banda Sea and Wetar Strait, and the south by the Timor sea, on the west by the province of East Nusa Tenggara on the East by Arafura sea, which covers an area of 14.609 sq.km with Dilli as the Capital City.
www.komodotours.com /timor/timor_travel_directory.htm   (351 words)

  
 Nusa Dua Hotels
East Nusa Tenggara (Indonesian: ''Nusa Tenggara Timur'') a province of Indonesia, located in the eastern portion Lesser Sunda Islands, including West Timor.
The provincial capital is Kupang, located on West Timor.
Solor Category:Provinces of Indonesia de:Nusa Tenggara Timur id:Nusa Tenggara Timur
www.artistbooking.com /trips/147/nusa-dua-hotels.html   (220 words)

  
 West Nusa Tenggara   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Province of West Nusa Tenggara, also known as part of the Lesser Sunda Islands, comprising Bali eastward through Timor.
At around the time Islam first came to these island in the 16th century, for Hindu Kingdoms co-existed in apparent peace in what is now West Nusa Tenggara.
At present, West Nusa Tenggara's cultural make-up is a composite of the four main population groups inhabiting the two islands: the Balinese, the Sumbanese, and the people of Bima and Dompu.
www.indonesian-embassy.or.jp /menue/tourism/westnusa.htm   (259 words)

  
 The Province of West Nusa Tenggara
The province of West Nusa Tenggara lies immediately to the east of Bali.
Hindu is still the primary religion embreced by those in the west of Lombok, who are primarily Balinese.
West Nusa Tenggara also has two natural reserves: the Mount Rinjani Natural Reserve and the Moyo Island Natural Reserve.
www.indo.com /bali/Indonesia/West_Nusa_Tenggara/index.html   (432 words)

  
 Cockatoo.com / Indonesia / Nusa Tenggara / West Nusa Tenggara
Cockatoo.com / Indonesia / Nusa Tenggara / West Nusa Tenggara
The difference becomes more pronounced as one moves further cast, where dry seasons are more prolonged and corn and sago are the staple food, instead of rice.
At around the time Islam first came to these islands in the 16th century, four Hindu Kingdoms co-existed in apparent peace in what is now West Nusa Tenggara.
www.cockatoo.com /indonesia/e-09nusa/ei-nus10.htm   (262 words)

  
 INTRODUCTION
Strectching over an area of 20, 153 square kilometres, West Nusa Tenggara is home to 3,5 million people of many ethnic groups who speaks score of different languages and observe different fascinating customs.
Divided into six regional disstricts, three of them are on Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara is an area of hills and mountains, with Mount Rinjani (3726 m) as the highest peak on Lombok, and Mount Tambora (2850 m) on Sumbawa.
Located strategically between Bali to the West, Komodo island in the East, and Tanah Toraja to the North-west, Nusa Tenggara Barat is an excellent starting point for international travel and tourism.
www.petra.ac.id /eastern/west_nt/intro.htm   (521 words)

  
 Resource Library - Ecology of Nusa Tenggara & Maluku (Ecology of Indonesia Vol V) - www.wildasia.net
NUSA TENGGARA and MALUKU encompass four provinces: West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, East Timor and Maluku.
If this is not understood and acted upon, there is no possibility for the ecologically sustainable develoment of Nusa Tenggara and Maluku.
'The Ecology of Nusa Tenggara and Maluku' presents, for the first time within one cover, extensive baseline data on the region's people, ecosystems, biodiversity and land use, and discusses these in a historical as well as a developmental context.
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 Malaysia Orders 200,000 Slaughter Cattle From West Nusa Tenggara :: Bernama.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
MATARAM (W.Nusa Tenggara), Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has ordered 200,000 Bali cow for slaughter from Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province for five years, from 2005 to 2009, to meet the need of meat in that neighboring country.
To fulfill the order, West Nusa Tenggara must be able to send about 40,000 slaughter cattle to Malaysia annually in that five-year period, Indonesia news agency Antara reported Thursday, quoting Head of the West Nusa Tenggara Animal Husbandry Office Abdul Muthalib as saying.
Beef cattle from West Nusa Tenggara are much demanded in the country and abroad as the province is free from anthrax, rabies and various other animal diseases, Abdul Muthalib said.
www.bernama.com /bernama/v3/news_lite.php?id=174172   (264 words)

  
 The Province of West Nusa Tenggara
The province of West Nusa Tenggara, also known as part of the lesser Sunda Islands, begins in Lombok (to the east of Bali) and eastwards until it reaches its border with the next province, Timor Timur.
West Nusa Tenggara covers 20,200 square kilometres and has a population of 3,400,000.
About 7 kilometres west of Narmada, it was built in 1714 and rebuilt in 1878 to symbolize harmony and unity between the Hindu Balinese and Moslem Sasak population of the area, especially those who adhere to Lombok's unique Wektu Telu school of Islam.
users.chariot.net.au /~mjarrett/Devel/IndonPt/Wnt.htm   (1744 words)

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