 East Nusa Tenggara consists hundreds of islands, 246 of which have names, while a further 320 are unnamed. This group of islands is situated 1180 440 and 1250 01’ east and longitudes 80 03 and I I0 08' south. The permanently inhabited islands are : Flores, Lembata, Adow, Solor, Palue, Ende, Nules, Komodo, Rinca, Sumba, Timor, Sabu, Raijua, Rote, Semau, Alor, and Pantar.
East Nusa Tenggara experiences dry tropical southerly winds. The rainy season is between the months of November and April, and the dry season is between May and November. The further one moves to the east, the drier the climate is.
The province of East Nusa Tenggara occupies an area of 49,879-98 square kilometers, and has a population of more than 3,500.000. It is divided into twelve regencies and one municipality.
The people living in this area speak various regional languages and houses are designed with high conical roofs. East Nusa Tenggaras ikat textiles are world famous, and its traditions and artistic expression are unique.
Geologically, East Nusa Tenggara can be divided into two zones: first, the volcanic inner curve formed by the islands Rinca, Komodo, Flores, Alor, Pantar, Adonara, Lembata and Solor, all of which have fertile soils. The second zone is the outcurve of limestone and rock formation that makes up the islands of Sumba, Sabu, Rote, Semau, and Timor.
Roughly 57 percent of the territory is hilly, with cliffs. The low lands are generally around the beaches and river mouths. The tourist attractions of East Nusa Tenggara are its islands, marine life, bays, beaches, mountains, traditions, art and legends.
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