Mount Rinjani
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Mount Rinjani is a volcano located on the island of Lombok in Indonesia. It is part of the northern mountain chain on the island and reaches an elevation of 12,224 feet (3,726 meters). Lombok itself is one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, situated east of Bali and west of Sumbawa. The island's population is primarily composed of Sasak people of Malay origin, and agriculture, particularly rice cultivation, is the dominant occupation.1
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Lombok…the northern chain rises to Mount Rinjani (12,224 feet [3,726 metres]). None of the small rivers is navigable. Cliffs often rise precipitously from the sea, but there are good anchorages in bays on the western and eastern coasts.
Read More…the northern chain rises to Mount Rinjani (12,224 feet [3,726 metres]). None of the small rivers is navigable. Cliffs often rise precipitously from the sea, but there are good anchorages in bays on the western and eastern coasts.
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West Nusa Tenggara…12,225 feet (3,726 metres) at Mount Rinjani. Sumbawa is also very mountainous and has active volcanoes; Mount Tambora (9,354 feet [2,851 metres]) is the highest peak. Narrow coastal plains and rocky and precipitous coasts are common on the islands. Hillsides have scrub vegetation, and occasional streams flow down the hills…
Read More…12,225 feet (3,726 metres) at Mount Rinjani. Sumbawa is also very mountainous and has active volcanoes; Mount Tambora (9,354 feet [2,851 metres]) is the highest peak. Narrow coastal plains and rocky and precipitous coasts are common on the islands. Hillsides have scrub vegetation, and occasional streams flow down the hills…
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