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Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, is actually two islands, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara taken together. Though these two form the island of Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, yet they are absolutely different from each other, one can say, almost diametrically opposite. The island of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, which is also known as part of the Lesser Sunda Islands, comprises of Bali and the lands eastward through Timor. The two major islands in this province are Lombok and Sumbawa. West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, is a land of many topographical features rolled into one, on the one hand is mountains, on the other lush green fields, on the one hand are the arid savannas, and on the other white virgin beaches. A major tourist destination in Indonesia, the islands of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia have many interesting places for the traveler to visit. Some of the most attractive places have been listed by AsiaRooms.com for the benefit of the tourist. Pura Meru in the town of Cakranegara in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, which is Lombok's biggest Balinese temple, dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu.Taman Mayura, or the Mayura Park, a portion of the former royal palace, with a pavilion where justice was meted out and religious rituals were performed in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.Taman Narmada, or the Narmade Park, which is a pleasure garden, as well as a place of worship of Lord Shiva.Pura Lingsar, in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, probably the only Hindu shrine in the world where both Hindus and Moslems come to worship. On the other hand, there is the island of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, stretch out across Java, towards the east, beginning in the north of Sumatra. East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, occupies a unique position, and sits astride the Wallace Line, which is the point of transition between the Australian and Asian submarine ridges. East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, is also a place where many international visitors come every year. Some of the most notable destinations, in and around East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, are – Lasiana Beach is an ideal tourist recreation spot, near the capital of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Kupang, where one can watch beautiful sunsets. Camplong, an endearing community situated about 45 km from Kupang, in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It is also a forest reserve where some rare animals, such as deer, parrots, monkeys, etc are protected. Pede Beach, Semau Island, Maumere Bay, Labuanbajo etc, which are the best sites for water skiing, wind surfing, fishing, diving, snorkeling, swimming, and other water sports.
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