East Nusa Tenggara

The province consist of over 550 islands, but it’s dominated by the three main islands : Flores, Sumba and Timor. The arid landscape of Eastern and Southeastern Nusa Tenggara is the result of hot, dry winds blasting in form the Australian continent. In fact, in many coastal areas not a drop of rain falls during the most of the year. Flores is a Portuguese name which means “flower” and ideally described the beauty to be found here. These long island between Sumbawa and Timo is crowded with volcanoes and mountains, dividing it into several regions with district languages and traditions. Predominantly Catholic and heavily influenced by the Portuguese, there are many examples of a strong European cultural heritage, like the Easter procession held in Larantuka and the royal regalia of the former king in Maumere. Formerly known as Sandalwood island, Sumba is now famous for its horses and it superb style for ikat clothe. West Sumba is famous for its enormous megalithic tombs and traditional thatched and peaked huts raised on stilts. Timor is the principal island in the province in terms of population and it is here that the provincial capital of Kupang is located.

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