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Nusa Tenggara

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/ ˈnuːsə tɛŋˈɡɑːrə /

noun

  1. English name: Lesser Sunda Islands.  an island chain east of Java, mostly in Indonesia: the main islands are Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Sumba, Flores, Alor, and Timor. Pop: 11 112 702 (2000). Area: 73 144 sq km (28 241 sq miles)

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Michelle, an elementary school student in East Nusa Tenggara province, was one of several in her school who suffered suspected food poisoning in February.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2025

The quake was felt weakly on land in some areas on East Nusa Tenggara but there were no immediate reports of damage, the agency said.

From Reuters Jul. 25, 2023

The fee hike is the brainchild of Viktor Laiskodat, the governor of East Nusa Tenggara, who said he was inspired by earlier conservation work with wild Sumatran tigers.

From New York Times Nov. 21, 2022

The KM Express Cantika 77 was headed to Kalabahi from Kupang in East Nusa Tenggara province when it caught fire.

From Seattle Times Oct. 24, 2022

When the government announced plans to hike ticket prices for the Komodo National Park in East Nusa Tenggara, hundreds of tourism workers went on strike.

From Washington Post Aug. 20, 2022

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