East Nusa Tenggara facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Nusa Tenggara
Nusa Tenggara Timur
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       From top, left to right : Kelimutu, Nature in Flores, Boa Beach in Rote Ndao Regency, Labuan Bajo, view of Komodo Island, Dancers in Watublapi in traditional costume, Kukusan Island in Flores
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Location of East Nusa Tenggara in Indonesia
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| Country |  Indonesia |
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| Established | 17 December 1958 | ||
| Capital (and largest city) |
Kupang | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 47,245.82 km2 (18,241.71 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | 13th | ||
| Highest elevation
(Mount Mutis)
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2,458 m (8,064 ft) | ||
| Population
(2014 Estimate)
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| • Total | 5,070,746 | ||
| • Rank | 12th | ||
| • Density | 107.326870/km2 (277.97532/sq mi) | ||
| Demographics | |||
| • Ethnic groups | Atoni or Dawan (22%) Manggarai (15%) Sumba (12%) Belu (9%) Lamaholot (8%) Rote (5%) Lio (4%) |
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| • Religion | Roman Catholicism (51.83%) Protestantism (38.68%) Islam (9.28%) Hinduism (0.19%) Buddhism (0.01%) |
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| • Languages | Indonesian, Kupang Malay, Lamaholot, Uab Meto, Bunak, Tetum | ||
| Time zone | UTC+8 (Indonesia Central Time) | ||
| Postcodes |
80xxx, 81xxx, 82xxx
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| Area codes | (62)3xx | ||
| ISO 3166 code | ID-NT | ||
| Vehicle sign | DH (Timor), EB (Flores, Alor, Lembata), ED (Sumba) | ||
| HDI |  0.631 (Medium) |
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| HDI rank | 32nd (2016) | ||
East Nusa Tenggara (which means Nusa Tenggara Timur or NTT in Indonesian) is a special province in Indonesia. It is located in the eastern part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. This area faces the Indian Ocean to the south and the Flores Sea to the north.
There are over 500 islands in this province! The biggest islands are Sumba, Flores, and the western part of Timor. East Nusa Tenggara shares a land border with the country of East Timor. The province has twenty-one smaller areas called regencies, plus the main city of Kupang. Kupang is the capital and the biggest city in the province.
East Nusa Tenggara is unique in Indonesia because most of its people are Christian. It is the only province where Roman Catholicism is the main religion. The province covers an area of about 47,245 square kilometers. In 2014, its population was estimated to be over 5 million people. East Nusa Tenggara is becoming more popular for tourism. Famous places to visit include Labuan Bajo, Komodo National Park, and Kelimutu mountain.
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Exploring East Nusa Tenggara
East Nusa Tenggara is a fantastic place to visit with many natural wonders. It is known for its beautiful islands, unique animals, and colorful lakes.
Amazing Animals and Nature
One of the most famous animals here is the Komodo dragon. This huge lizard lives only on a few islands in this province, like Komodo Island. You can see them in their natural home at Komodo National Park. This park is a special place that protects these amazing creatures.
The province also has stunning natural landscapes. Kelimutu is a volcano with three crater lakes. What makes them special is that their colors change! They can be blue, green, red, or even black. This is due to gases from the volcano.
Island Life and Culture
The islands of East Nusa Tenggara offer a glimpse into traditional Indonesian life. You can find unique houses and learn about local customs. The people here have rich cultures and traditions. They often wear colorful traditional clothes and perform special dances.
The Lontar palm tree is very important to the local people. It is used for many things, from food to building materials. This shows how people live closely with nature on these islands.
Leaders of East Nusa Tenggara
The province of East Nusa Tenggara has had several governors since it was established. These leaders help manage the province and its people.
- W. J. Lala Mentik (1960–1965)
- El Tari (1966–1978)
- Ben Mboi (1978–1988)
- Hendrik Fernandez (1988–1993)
- Herman Musakabe (1993–1998)
- Piet Alexander Tallo (1998–2008)
- Frans Lebu Raya (2008–2018)
- Victor Laiskodat (2018–present)
More About East Nusa Tenggara
- You can find out more about visiting this area on the NTT Tourist Office website.
- For official information and numbers about the province, check the NTT website of the Indonesian Central Statistics Bureau. They have a yearly book called "NTT in Figures" with lots of interesting facts.
- The local newspaper, Pos Kupang, shares news about events happening in the province.
- You can also learn about music from the islands of Roti and Lombok.
Images for kids
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Padar Island near Komodo Island.
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Komodo, one of the small islands in this province.
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Island names of East Nusa Tenggara
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The Lontar palm has high significance in local agriculture
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Islas menores de la Sonda orientales para niños
