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Sumbawa

Imagine an island shaped like a sleeping dragon, full of amazing animals and ancient secrets!

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Lambang Kabupaten Sumbawa

Lambang Kabupaten Sumbawa

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Clanis euroa baratana, female, upperside. Indonesia, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Sumbawa (W), Gg. (Mt) Nanga Tumpu, 300km SE Sumbawa - Besar
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Sumbawa Horse
Sumbawa language distribution
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Bendera Kesultanan Sumbawa
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Traditional house in Sumbawa island, Indonesia
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Key Facts

Location
Indonesia, in the Lesser Sunda Islands.
Population
About 1.6 million people.
Area
15,448 square kilometers (about 5,965 square miles).
Languages
Indonesian and local languages like Bima.
Fun Fact
Sumbawa is known as a source of valuable sappanwood and has many wild horses!

Where is Sumbawa?

Sumbawa is a super cool island in Indonesia, like a puzzle piece in a long chain of islands! It's nestled between other islands called Lombok and Flores. Think of it like being in the middle of a long necklace of islands. The sun shines a lot here, and it has wide-open grassy fields, perfect for animals to roam. It's a place where the land is mostly dry and sunny, with lots of space to explore.

What's it Like to Live There?

Lots of people call Sumbawa home! It's a busy place with over 1.5 million people, which is more than the population of many big cities. These people have their own special ways of doing things, like unique languages and traditions.

They also have a special connection to the land, using it to raise animals like horses and cows. The island is also known for its beautiful, strong wood that was once very valuable!

Island Adventures!

Sumbawa is a big island, about three times bigger than its neighbor Lombok! It's a place where nature is really important. You can find wide grasslands that look like a giant green carpet, perfect for animals. This is why people there are great at raising horses and cattle. They even hunt deer! The island also has a special kind of wood called sappanwood, which was once traded far and wide.

Learning and Growing

Kids in Sumbawa go to school just like you! They learn reading, writing, and math. Schools help everyone learn important things about their island and the world. It's how people share knowledge from parents to children and from teachers to students. Learning helps everyone understand how to take care of their beautiful island and build a good future for themselves and their families.

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