Lombok Island is an island in the Lesser Sunda Islands or Nusa Tenggara which is separated by the Lombok Strait from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait to the east from Sumbawa. This island is more or less round in shape with a kind of "tail" on the southwest side which is approximately 70 km long.
Lombok is one of the provinces in Indonesia which has a very beautiful tourist destination. Lombok is close to the island of Bali
Lombok Popular Tourism Destination;
Pergasingan Hill
Setangi Beach
Semeti Beach
Cliff Beach
Umbrella Stone, Tanjung Aan
Tanjung Bloam Beach
Pink Beach/Tangsi Beach
Mount Tunak Nature Tourism Park
Penimungan Waterfall
Mangku Sakti Waterfall
Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara is one of the islands that has a variety of tourism especially with its amazing natural riches, ranging from extreme tourism such as Mount Rinjani tourism, to famous halal religious tourism such as the Islamic Center mosque tour.
This island, which is adjacent to Bali Island, is no less interesting because this island will pamper anyone who comes. No less than Bali, the island of Lombok also has beautiful beaches such as Pink Beach, Senggigi Beach, as well as other beaches.
Lombok will also increase its prestige by holding a grand Moto GP party this year in Mandalika.
There are many more interesting facts related to Lombok Island, reported from various sources, here are some interesting facts about Lombok Island.
1. Meaning of Lombok
Many people think that the small island of Lombok is interpreted as Chili according to the Javanese language. However, this assumption is wrong, Lombok actually comes from the Sasak language called "Lomboq" which means Straight.
It is said that this name was given to commemorate the long journey of the ancestors of the Lombok people when they discovered this island. As time went by, the word "Lomboq" was changed to Lombok. Until now, this word is more popular and known by many people.
2. Lombok Indigenous
Tribe
The original inhabitants of Lombok Island are the Sasak tribe, the majority of whom follow the Islamic religion. Apart from the Sasak tribe whose population reaches 100%, Lombok Island also consists of various ethnicities such as Javanese immigrants, ethnic Chinese, etc.
3. Has the Second Highest Volcano in Indonesia
Rinjani, one of the volcanoes that is still active in Indonesia, is one of the second highest volcanoes located in three districts such as East Lombok. Central Lombok, and West Lombok.
From the peak of Rinjani, climbers or tourists can see views of almost the entire island of Lombok, because the height of Rinjani can reach 3,726 meters above sea level. It's not surprising that Rinjani is one of the favorite destinations for tourists from outside Lombok Island.
4. There is a motor vehicle-free area
In several regions around the world, there are several areas that are free from motorized vehicles, such as Giethoorn, Netherlands. However, Lombok also has an area like that, precisely in Gili Trawangan, North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.
5. Best Halal Tourism
With the majority of people being Muslim, Lombok is the best halal destination in Indonesia, even in the world. Through the awarding of the World Halal Tourism Award in Dubai 2017 and the Muslim Travel Index in 2019 (GMTI), Indonesia has become the best halal tourism.
In Lombok, tourists can find many mosques in every hamlet and in the city center.
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