Proper noun
Sumbawa
A volcanic island of Indonesia, home to Mount Tambora
After the demise of Tambora, the kingdoms located in Sumbawa Besar and Bima were the two focal points of Sumbawa. Source: Internet
Currently with support of the central government Lombok and Sumbawa are being developed as Indonesia 2nd destination for international and domestic tourism. Source: Internet
Frequent ferry service to Sumbawa (Poto Tano) from Lombok ( Labuhan Lombok ) exists, however ferry service to Flores from Sape is infrequent. Source: Internet
Islam may have first been brought to Lombok by traders arriving from Sumbawa in the 17th century who then established a following in eastern Lombok. Source: Internet
Administration Sumbawa is administratively divided into four regencies (kabupaten) and one kota (city). Source: Internet
Highlands rise in four spots on the island, as well as on Sangeang Island, the large western lobe of Sumbawa is dominated by a large central highland, there is Mt. Tambora, Dompu and Bima each have more minor highlands. Source: Internet