Sulawesi
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| Area | 174600 |
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| Population | 17. 36 million (2010) |
| Coordinates | 02°S 121°E / 2°S 121°E Coordinates: 02°S 121°E / 2°S 121°E |
| Points of interest | Fort Rotterdam |
| Taka Bonerate National Park | |
| Did you know | Celebes was part of the Buddhist Srivijaya empire of Sumatra until the 14th century, when it came under the influence of the Hindu Majapahit empire of eastern Java. |
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| ID | 1190016 |
About Sulawesi
Sulawesi, an Indonesian island east of Borneo, comprises several long peninsulas radiating from a mountainous center. It's known for coral reefs and dive sites such as Bunaken National Park, the Togian Islands and Wakatobi National Park. Its largest city is Makassar, home to Fort Rotterdam, a former Dutch fort now housing 2 museums. Outside Makassar, Leang-Leang Historic Park preserves prehistoric cave paintings.
Indonesia earthquake: Rescuers battle aftershocks as survivor search continues
Nov 23,2022 1:40 am
... The country has a history of devastating tremors and tsunamis, with more than 2,000 people killed in a 2018 earthquake on the island of Sulawesi...
Indonesia earthquake: Many schoolchildren killed in building collapses
Nov 22,2022 4:01 am
... The country has a history of devastating earthquakes and tsunamis, with more than 2,000 people killed in a 2018 earthquake on the island of Sulawesi...
