The descendants of some of the Bandanese who fled Dutch conquest in the seventeenth century live in the Kai Islands (Kepulauan Kei) to the east of the Banda group, where a version of the …

Your travel guide to Banda Islands, Indonesia: plan your trip with the best places to see and things to do selected by Rough Guides editors.

Mar 3, 2023 · The Banda Islands, also referred to as the Spice Islands, were known for their exceptional production of mace, nutmeg, pepper and cloves. The islands played an essential …

Banda Islands, island group, Maluku propinsi (province), Indonesia. The islands lie in the Banda Sea, southeast of Ambon Island and south of Ceram. The largest of the nine islands, which …

Jun 19, 2018 · The Banda Islands, a little archipelago in the middle of the Deep Banda Sea in East Indonesia spoiled us with its breathtaking beauty, tragic history and pristine underwater world.

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Banda islands is a mini archipelago with eleven volcanic islands consisting of Neira, Gunung Api, Banda Besar, Rhun, Ai, Hatta, Syahrir, Karaka, Manuk, Nailaka, and Batu Kapal located in …

Once known as the Spice Islands, an epithet also applied to the entire Maluku area, the Bandas were famous as a source of spices, especially nutmeg (buah pala). First colonized by the …

Sep 2, 2024 · Explore historic forts, vibrant coral reefs, and stunning tropical landscapes in the Banda Islands. Perfect mix of nature and culture.

Despite such a big reputation, the fabled Banda islands are only a tiny cluster of islands, composed of three large islands and seven smaller ones. The islands are perched on the rim …