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Ambon: The Capital of Maluku Province

by hunwagner - last update: Apr 23, 2008

The small island of Ambon was the centre of Dutch administration in Maluku, and today bustling Ambon city remains the capital of majority Christian southern Maluku province.

It has a mixed Christian-Muslim population and suffered from horrible communal violance between 1999-2002.
Now that peace has returned, its excellent transport connections and facilities once again make it the common gateway to Maluku, and its colonial forts, green hills and pleasant beaches can also make it a worthy destination in its own right.

The island is made up by two "peninsulas", which are almost separate islands, joined by a narrow isthmus.
Leitimur, the smaller, more densly populated half is majority Christian, and is also where Kota Ambon, Maluku's capital is situated.
Leihitu, the larger peninsula is more sparsely populated and has a majority Muslim population. Due to its relative remoteness from Kota Ambon it recieves fewer visitors and has preserved its traditional culture better.

While many visitors only ever see the city itself, they are missing the best of Pulau Ambon.
Everyone should visit the beautiful rural parts of the island, and those with a few days to spare should also make an effort to visit the delightful, nearby Lease Islands: Haruku makes an interesting day-trip, Saparua is the best relaxing getaway for an overnight stay, while tiny, unspoilt Nusa Laut is totally off the beaten track.
With a week or so extra time, you could also consider visiting the large island of Seram.

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Pros:"Scenic beauty, plenty of historical sights, a variety of facilities and activities"
Cons:"Crowded main town and poor value accomodation"
In A Nutshell:"An almost obligatory stop on any journey in Maluku - so you'd better like it!"
hunwagner's Pulau Ambon Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
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Restaurants
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Hotels & Accommodations
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NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
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Tourist Traps
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Warnings Or Dangers
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Transportation
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Local Customs
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Packing Lists
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Shopping
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Sports Travel
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Comments for hunwagner about Pulau Ambon
nomorewars Sat Jun 14, 2008 07:17 UTC
 What can I honestly say other than WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tualborn Wed Mar 21, 2007 00:16 UTC
 Great tip: Be flexible! Alternate plans for interesting situations!!
jungles Sun Jun 18, 2006 08:57 UTC
 You certainly did update this page! The coronation ceremony looks fascinating! You were very lucky to catch it.

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