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The European colonization of Timor Island started in
the 16th century, initially the Portuguese and then
the Dutch in the west of Timor. Now the west part of
Timor Island is a part of Indonesia. The Timor Island
is rocky, steep and mountainous and most of the Island
is covered with grasses and dry savanna. Kupang is the
capital city of East Nusa Tenggara province, which comprise
of three major islands - Flores, Sumba and Timor. Three
native languages belonging to the Fabronic stock Austronesian
group are spoken in the west Timor.
The tour of Timor Island (west) would be fascinating
for the traveler. It has a unique culture, historical
ruins, savanna, caves, waterfalls, rainforest etc. While
during the tour to Timor the traveler can see several
mountain ranges, the highest mountains can be found
in the Eastern part.
In the tour to Timor Island one can see the beautiful
coastline, several caves made by the Japanese soldiers
during the World War II. Next to Fort Concordia, which
was, built in 1613 are the Old Dutch cemeteries, an
area important to Dutch families. Visitors In their
tour to Timor should also visit the Govt. owned Museum.
Every year the Govt. celebrates the anniversary of the
city by conducting cultural and art festivals.
For tour to Timor it is well connected by air, water
and road. The accommodation in Timor ranges from all-star
hotels to many pensions with economical rooms for every
traveler.
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to Timor Island, for hotel bookings or further queries,
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