Selayar

Selayar

also spelled  Salayar , or  Selajar , also called  Kabia 

      largest of an island group off the southwestern tip of Celebes (Sulawesi), which is administered from Makassar as part of South Sulawesi (Sulawesi Selatan) propinsi (province), Indonesia. The other islands are Pasi, Bahuluang, Pulasi, and Tambulongang. All the islands are mountainous, but fertile lowlands exist on Selayar and cover about three-fourths of that island's total area of 347 square miles (899 square km). The population is mainly a mixture of Makassarese and Buginese. The area produces coconuts, corn (maize), pepper, salt, and sea cucumbers. On the western coast are Benteng, the main port, and Padang.

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