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World’s Densest Village
Pulau Bungin in Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, is globally renowned as the densest human settlement. Despite its small 8.5-hectare size, this village is home to a significant population, residing in houses ingeniously built on dead coral reefs.
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Pearl of the East
Sumbawa is renowned for its pearl cultivation industry, producing some of the world’s finest pearls. The island’s crystal-clear waters provide an ideal environment for pearl farming.
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Traditional Sasak Architecture
The island’s architecture reflects the influence of the Sasak people, featuring unique traditional houses called “Lumbung” with raised floors and woven bamboo walls.
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The Ancient Palace
Built in 1885, Dalam Loka Palace stands testament to the grandeur of the Sultanate of Sumbawa. Embodying the philosophy of integrating Islamic law into daily life, the palace’s baji system ensures flexibility during earthquakes.
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The Finest Forest Honey
Sumbawa Regency in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) is Indonesia’s top producer of forest honey, thanks to its vast 350,000 hectare forest, constituting 40% of NTB’s total forest area.
