Tukangbesi Islands Explained

Tukangbesi Islands, is a group of islands off the coast of Sulawesi immediately east of Buton island in the Banda Sea region, and part of Sulawesi Tenggara. "Tukang Besi" literally means "iron worker" or "blacksmith" in Indonesian. There is a Tukang Besi language. Separating Buton and the group is the Gulf of Kolowana Watabo.[1]

Islands in the group:

The town of Papalia, Indonesia, is on Binongko.

See also

References

-5.3264°N 123.5953°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Diving in southeast Sulawesi: Tukangbesi, Pasarwajo, Moromaho - description of dive sites, maps, dive operators (Zubi) . 2024-04-01 . www.starfish.ch.