Alor

Alor is the largest island in the Alor archipelago located at the eastern-most end of the chain of islands that runs through southern Indonesia, which from the west include such islands as Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Komodo, Flores Solor and Lomblen.

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Island - Alor archipelago - Indonesia - Java - Bali - Lombok - Sumbawa - Komodo - Flores - Solor - Lomblen

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Other islands in the Alor archipelago include Pantar (the second largest island in the Alor arcipelago) Kepa, Buaya, Ternate, Pura and Tereweng. Politically the Alor archipelago forms its own Kabupaten or district, in the province of Nusa Tenggara Timur.

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Pantar - Kepa - Buaya - Ternate - Pura - Tereweng - Kabupaten - Province - Nusa Tenggara Timur

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Kalabahi is the only town on the island of Alor. The variety of goods obtainable in Kalabahi is surprising considering its size and location.

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"The best" snorkelling and diving in Indonesia can be found in the Alor archipelago. Due to intriguing and often very strong currents it is best to snorkel or dive with someone who knows the area well.

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Snorkelling - Diving - Indonesia

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