East Nusa Tenggara

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/east-nusa-tenggara

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is East Nusa Tenggara?Southernmost province of Indonesia, eastern Lesser Sunda Islands
2. What is the capital of East Nusa Tenggara?Kupang
3. How big is East Nusa Tenggara?47,238.07 km²
4. How many people live in East Nusa Tenggara?Approximately 5.47 million (as of 2020 census)
5. What language do people speak in East Nusa Tenggara?Over 20 indigenous languages, plus Indonesian
6. What is East Nusa Tenggara known for?Komodo National Park, Homo floresiensis, Mount Kelimutu's tri-colored lakes, strong Catholic majority

Homo floresiensis: An extinct species of small-brained hominin discovered on the island of Flores, Indonesia.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A biogeographic region with a significant number of endemic species that is also threatened with destruction.
Ikat Weaving: A traditional textile art technique where threads are dyed before weaving to create intricate patterns.
Decentralized Governance: A system where power and responsibilities are distributed from a central authority to regional or local governments.