Maluku Islands

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Maluku Islands
Kepulauan Maluku

Indonesia

Society Original owner Indonesia Capital Ambon Population 1085 ▲ Language English, Bahasa Indonesia, local dialects Moving zone C5 Productivity Resource(s) None

Maluku Islands (also known as the Moluccas, Moluccan Islands, and the Spice Islands) is an archipelago and a region of Indonesia. The capital of Java is Ambon, located on an island of the same name. Maluku Islands became the setting of an important battle during the China-Indonesia War, where Indonesian forces finally managed to turn the tides of battle and defeat the Chinese force. Maluku Islands shares many traits with the nearby Lesser Sunda Islands, including it's geographic, demographic, and economic traits.

Geography

Islands that are part of Maluku Islands

Maluku lies in the center part of Indonesia. Apart from it's connection with Mindanao, this region doesn't hold significant strategic value. Maluku Islands is neighbored by following regions:

• Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands
• Philippines, Mindanao
• Australia, Northern Territory
• Indonesia, Papua
• Indonesia, Sulawesi

Demography

With a population of 349 as of June 12, 2011 (Day 1300), it is one of the least-populated regions of Indonesia, matched by Lesser Sunda Islands.

Economy

The people of Maluku Islands relied on catching fish as their source of income, much like the nearby Lesser Sunda Islands.

Mayors

The following lists the known Mayors of the region:

Term Started Date	Mayor	Party
21 December 2007	Ringo Noer J
21 January 2008	vzo
21 February 2008	aeonflux
21 March 2008	unknown
21 April 2008	unknown
21 May 2008	Vlavin	Partai Rakyat Merdeka
21 June 2008	unknown
21 July 2008	revrae
21 August 2008	unknown
21 September 2008	m4dd09	Partai Rakyat Merdeka