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6 meters |
| Bottom Type |
Sand |
80km by 30km and rising to a soaring 1533m, Lembata is the largest
island in the Solor group of islands. Home to Ililbalkan, Iliwerung
& Lewotolo, all active volcanoes. The islanders are famous for their
ikat weaving. Situated on the west side of the island is the
Lewoleba (known also as Labala) adjacent to a huge bay. On the south
coast is Lamalera village known as the village of the Whale Hunters, one
of only two remaining whaling communities in Indonesia. The hunting of
sperm whales, manta rays and occasionally dolphins, following ancient
traditions, taboos and beliefs, happens during May until October. In
2011, two rare coral fish were discovered, the yellow-fin fairy wrasse
and the swallowtail hawkfish.
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