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Islands in eastern Indonesia is also one of the oldest provinces in Indonesia. Known as the Moluccas in the international world, the province is made up of hundreds of islands inhabited by various tribes, among others, Ambonese, the tribe of Ternate, Tidore tribe, tribal Seram, Kei tribes, and others. The majority of the population earn their living by farming, especially spices like clove and nutmeg, as well as a fisherman sailing. Here are the three most popular tourist destinations in the province which is famous for the drums musical instruments:

Fort Victoria

The fortress was built by the Portuguese in 1775 under the name City of Laha fortress is the oldest fort in the city of Ambon. Strategic location, in the city center, can be reached by walking about 300 meters from the terminal Mardika.

During the colonial rule, the fort was taken over by the City Laha Dutch from the Portuguese and renamed Fort Victoria. Fort Victoria then used as the center of the Dutch government for seizing their crops in Maluku, especially spices. A port is located directly in front of the fort, the Dutch government makes it easy to send spice spoils to countries in Europe. In addition, Fort Victoria is also used as a defense of the Dutch government attack indigenous people. In front of the castle is also the hero Pattimura hanged on December 6, 1817.

Until now at Fort Victoria there are still some giant cannon, wooden sculptures best quality, the painting collection of Dutch government officials, as well as a map of the city of Ambon development of the 17th century to the 19th. By visiting this castle, tourists can gain knowledge about the history of the city Ambon. If a visit at dusk, tourists can simultaneously enjoy the sunset on the bay of Ambon front of the castle.

National Parks Manusela

Situated between the North and the O in Ceram Ceram Tehoru in the South, Manusela National Park is a combination of two nature reserves, wildlife sanctuaries namely Wae Wae Nua Nausea and nature reserves. With an area of about 189 000 hectares, Manusela National Park stretches from the coast to the mountain region.

At least seven types of vegetation blanketed the park, namely mangrove forest, lowland swamp forest, lowland rainforest, mountain rainforest, moss forests, coastal vegetation and river bank vegetation. Hilly topography makes this area very interesting and very exciting for nature lovers and connoisseurs activity jungle or rock climbing. Based on altitude, Manusela national park is divided into four categories:

1. Lowlands, less than 500 meters above sea level
2. Plateau, ranging between 500-1500 meters above sea level
3. Mountainous area, between 1500 to 2500 meters above sea level
4. The sub alpine zone, between 2500-3027 meters above sea level

Each part of this national park has its own charm, like Manusela valley cool and green, Piliana valley rich in butterflies, Sawai adorned various sea corals making it suitable for those who like snorkeling or diving.

Palace of the Sultanate of Ternate

The role of the Sultanate of Ternate in eastern Indonesia in the 13th century to 17 as a center of the spice trade, especially clove and nutmeg, as well as the first kingdom in Indonesia where the population adheres to Islam, making Ternate engraver listed as one of the most important in the history of the archipelago.

Formerly known as the guppy islands, Ternate was originally inhabited by people who migrated from Halmahera. Over time, merchants Began to arrive from the Arabic, Chinese, Javanese, and Malays who make-trading activities increasingly crowded. Automated external threats also Began to Appear, so the residents of Ternate finally agreed to make a strong organization and appoint a single leader with the title of "king". Sultanate of Ternate experienced the Heyday in the mid 16th century thanks to the spice trade and military power.

In order to perpetuate the glory and important role in the past Ternate, Ternate Sultanate palace as a monument was unveiled in December 1976. Palace surrounded by a wall over 3 meters tall is restored and preserved by the Indonesian government. Inside the palace complex are the king and his family residence, the tomb of the late sultan, also a mosque built by the Sultan of Ternate to-9. Palaces filled with gold decoration is located not far from the center of Ternate, North Maluku province.

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