Talaud Islands

Talaud Islands

▪ islands, Indonesia
Indonesian  Kepulauan Talaud , also spelled  Talaur , or  Talaut 

      islands administered from Manado as part of northern Sulawesi Utara provinsi (North Celebes province), northern Indonesia. The group, with a total area of 495 square miles (1,281 square km), includes Karakelong (the largest), Salebabu, Kaburuang, and numerous islets. The coast of Karakelong Island is steep except on the southern shore, which is fringed by a wide reef. The seven tiny Nanusa Islands lie northeast of Karakelong. Forested and with hills rising to 2,231 feet (680 metres), the Talauds produce ebony and ironwood as well as copra, sago, and nutmeg. The inhabitants are mostly Christian; historically the islands were subject to the princes of Sangihe. The principal town and capital is Beo.

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