North Maluku, Indonesia General Information
North Maluku is one of the provinces in Indonesia which has most of the sea waters. North Maluku province consists of 395 small and large islands. The island is inhabited by as many as 64 pieces, which are not inhabited by as many as 331 fruits.
North Maluku boundaries include the Sea to the east of Halmahera, Maluku Sea to the west, the Pacific Ocean to the north, and the Seram Sea to the south. From the mining sector, North Maluku are rich in content of nickel and gold reserves. While the agricultural sector, North Maluku rely on cocoa.
In addition to the country known for its rich in spices, North Maluku was storing a number of cultural conservation and features of Islamic history. One of them is the Sultanate of Ternate mosque Sigi Lamo. Mosque is located in Kelurahan Salero, North Ternate, was built in the reign of Sultan Zainal Abidin, the 14th century. This mosque is a symbol of the triumph of the Islamic sultanate of Ternate during the Portuguese colonization.
North Maluku, Indonesia History
North Maluku known as Kieraha Moluku (four group of islands / mountains), called for four Sultanate in the region: Tidore, Bacan, Jailolo, and Ternate. Literally means Moluku Kieraha mountainous group of four islands. The term is based on the existence of four empire centered in the four foot of the mountain which still exist.
North Maluku efforts to establish itself as a province started in 1957, along with efforts to restore West Irian to Indonesia from the grip lap Netherlands. Through Act (Act) No. 15 Year 1956, Soa Siu (Tidore) defined as the temporary capital of the Province of West Irian.
Entering the era of reform, then the struggle of the people and the politicians to form the province of North Maluku get applause House and Home Affairs. North Maluku province officially become autonomous through the publication of Law No. 46/1999, dated October 4, 1999. This province consists of three regions and city districts, each district in North Maluku, Central Halmahera and Ternate City.
North Maluku, Indonesia Culture
One of the cultural art form of community-owned North Maluku is Demokrasi Anak Ban Kai Se. This is a popular form of organized party, usually once a year by the whole community supporting its culture. The ceremony is held the base mark of gratitude to God for a blessed gift, fortune, safety, health and victory for the people. Usually people in the party is accompanied by art competitions such as dances and other traditional games.
North Maluku, Indonesia Population
North Maluku consists of various ethnic tribes and languages have their own dialect. Tribes located in North Maluku and has its own language. In North Halmahera are Galela tribes, Tobelo, Loloda, Tobaru, Sahu, Module, Ceiling, Ternate, West curse, Mother, Kao and Tidore. In the South Halmahera, who inhabited the tribe is: Buli, Patani, Maba, Sawai, Weda, Gne, East curse, Kayoa and Bacon. Sula Islands are in the tribe Sula, Mange, ethnicity and race Siboyo Kadai.
North Maluku, Indonesia Language
The language used is Indonesian.
North Maluku, Indonesia Culinary
Papeda Pupeda or a local specialty foods north embarrassment (Ternate) is made from sago flour in hot water soak to produce papeda, supple and smooth shape.
These foods can be served with fish sauce to add pleasure. Pupeda usually served with fish-julung julung, but the fish other species may be used to mix this dish.
Bird Diversity of Halmahera
Two Halmahera Volcanoes
North Maluku, Indonesia Tourist office:
Jl. Cambodia No. 14 A, Ternate
Phone. (62-921) 326277, 327396