Introducing Ende
The port town of Ende is an important transport hub, with good sea and air connections to the other islands in Nusa Tenggara, though there’s little to see in the town itself. Nevertheless, some fine mountain scenery surrounds the town, including the cones of Gunung Meja (661m) near the airport and larger Gunung Iya, occupying a promontory to the south.
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The people gathered in south-central Flores, in and around Ende, have a mix of Malay and Melanesian features. The aristocratic families of Ende link their ancestors through mythical exploits and magical events to the Hindu Majapahit kingdom of Java. Today the population of Ende is evenly split between Christians and Muslims.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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RE: Boat from Kalabahi or port close by to Atapupu
by timdog 06 September 2011
There is a ferry from Kalabahi to Kupang which leaves on tuesday afternoon, and - I think - another on Sunday afternoon. Pelni ships…
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Flight or boat from Makassar to east Nusa Tengara?
by Longinus 06 September 2011
Hey! I wonder if there are any flights or boats to east Nusa Tengara (Ende, Maumere, Larantuka) or maybe one of the islands east of…
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Flight boat from Makassar to east Nusa Tengara?
by Longinus 06 September 2011
Hey! I wonder if there are any flights or boats to east Nusa Tengara (Ende, Maumere, Larantuka) or maybe one of the islands east of…
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