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Sumbawa, Indonesia Physical map of Indonesia showing major islands, mountain peaks, national parks, and surrounding seas. The upper section displays the entire Indonesian archipelago, while the lower section provides a detailed view of the islands of Java, Bali, Lombok, and Sumbawa. A locator inset highlights Indonesia's position in Southeast Asia. Map of Indonesia showing national boundaries, major islands, provinces, and cities. The upper map displays the entire country, highlighting provinces with numbered labels and a key. The lower inset focuses on the islands of Java, Bali, Lombok, and Sumbawa, detailing provincial borders and major cities. A locator globe in the corner shows Indonesia's position in Southeast Asia. Infographic depicting the 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia, with an illustration of a massive volcanic explosion and ash plume. Key statistics are highlighted, including 24 cubic miles of ash and 60 megatons of sulfur expelled, 10,000 immediate deaths, and 80,000 regional deaths from starvation and disease. Additional facts detail the volcano's dimensions, the global temperature drop in 1816, and a map showing the eruption's location on Sumbawa Island.
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Type Description Contributor Date
Map added. Jun 21, 2023
Invalidated site: Official TourismSite of Indonesia - Sumbawa. Nov 28, 2016
Add new Web site: Indonesia-Tourism - Sumbawa, Indonesia. Oct 17, 2012
Add new Web site: Official TourismSite of Indonesia - Sumbawa. Oct 17, 2012
Add new Web site: Indonesianembassy.org - Sumbawa, Indonesia. Sep 11, 2012
Add new Web site: Indonesia-Tourism - Sumbawa, Indonesia. Sep 11, 2012
Add new Web site: Official TourismSite of Indonesia - Sumbawa. Sep 05, 2012
Add new Web site: Tourism of Indonesia - Sumbawa. Sep 05, 2012
Population data updated. Aug 02, 2006
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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