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Banda Sea

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition

Banda Sea , section of the Pacific Ocean, c.600 mi (970 km) long and c.300 mi (480 km) wide, E Indonesia, outlined by the South Molucca islands. The deepest point is c.24,000 ft (7,300 m). Reefs and currents near the sea's islands are a hazard to shipping.


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; ...000 supporters that Indonesia can end the fighting on the Molucca Islands by itself. Violence between Christians and Muslims in the...Indonesia is able to resolve the sectarian war in the Molucca Islands itself," Wahid said. (Associated Press) THE MIDDLE EAST... Read more
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Banda Islands
group of 10 volcanic islands, c.70 sq mi (180 sq km), E Indonesia, in the Banda Sea, in the Moluccas. The capital and commercial center is Bandanaira, a seaport on Bandanaira island. The largest island in the group... Read more
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, island, c.300 sq mi (775 sq km), E Indonesia, one of the Moluccas , in the Banda Sea. It is mountainous, well watered, and fertile. Corn and sago are produced, and hunting and fishing supplement the diet. Nutmeg... Read more
Kai Islands
or Kei Islands , island group (c.550 sq mi/ 1,420 sq km), E Indonesia, SE of Seram, in the Banda Sea, in the Moluccas . It is densely forested with valuable timber; the people are skilled boat builders. The chief island is Great Kai. The group is sometimes called the Key Islands. Read more
Tanimbar Islands
or Tenimbar Islands , group of about 30 islands, c.2,100 sq mi (5,440 sq km), E Indonesia, in the Banda Sea, between the Aru Islands and Timor, in the Moluccas. The largest of the group is Yamdena. Saumlaki is the chief town. Important... Read more
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