Obi (island) explained

Obi
Location:South East Asia
Pushpin Map:Indonesia Maluku
Archipelago:Obi Islands
Area Km2:2542
Country:Indonesia
Country Admin Divisions Title:Province
Country Admin Divisions:North Maluku
Population:29,642
Population As Of:2010

Obi (also called Obira) is the main island in the Obi Islands group of Indonesia, south of the larger Halmahera in North Maluku. Its area is 2,542 kmĀ².

The island is eponymous to the Obi Island Birdwing, an endemic species of butterfly.[1] Extensive logging on the island has reduced its habitat, making the species' conservation a concern.

In July 2016, provincial governor Abdul Ghani Kasuba successfully negotiated with the China-based Jinchun Group for the building of a nine-trillion rupiah nickel smelter on the island.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.discoverlife.org/mp/20l?id=GBIF204248149 Global Biodiversity Information Facility
  2. http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/105701/chinas-jinchun-to-in-vest-rp9-trillion-in-north-maluku China`s Jinchun to in vest Rp9 trillion in North Maluku