Kai Islands
The Kai Islands (also Kei Islands) of Indonesia are a group of islands in the southeastern part of the Maluku Islands, located in the province of Maluku. The Moluccas have been known as the Spice Islands due to regionally specific plants such as nutmeg, mace, and cloves that originally intrigued the European nations of the 16th century. The coastal zone of the islands are identified as a site of highest marine biodiversity importance in the Coral Triangle.
Native name: Kepulauan Kai | |
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The Kai Islands | |
| Geography | |
| Location | South East Asia |
| Coordinates | 5.75°S 132.73°E |
| Total islands | 47 |
| Major islands | Kai Besar, Kai Kecil |
| Area | 1,252 km2 (483 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 90 m (300 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Maluku |
| Largest settlement | Tual |
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