Tanimbar Islands
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The Tanimbar Islands, also called Timor Laut, are a group of about 30 islands in the Maluku province of Indonesia.
Geography
The Aru Islands and Kai Islands lie to the northeast, and Babar Island and Timor lie to the west. The islands separate the Banda Sea and the Arafura Sea. The total land area of the Islands is 5440 kmē (2100 sq mi).
The largest of the group is Yamdena. Yamdena Island has a range of thickly forested hills along its eastern coast, while its western coast is lower. Saumlaki is the chief town, located on the south end of Yamdena. Other islands include Larat, Selaru, and Wuliaru.
Economy
Important products are copra, tortoiseshell, and trepang (an edible sea cucumber).