Larat
Place in Indonesia
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Larat (Indonesian pronunciation: [ˈlarat̪̚]) is a border island of Indonesia located in the Maluku province, northeast of Yamdena Island. Together with Yamdena and Selaru and a number of other smaller islands, it is part of the Tanimbar Islands archipelago.[1][2] It is located in the Aru Sea and is part of the government of West Southeast Maluku regency, Maluku province.[3] The main town on the island is also called Larat.[4] The island has seven villages: Ridol, Ritabel, Watidal, Kaliobar, Kelaan, West Lamdesar, and East Lamdesar.[citation needed] The language spoken in Larat is Fordata.[citation needed]
 Kampong in Larat c. 1918 | |
 Interactive map of Larat | |
| Geography | |
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| Location | Arafura Sea |
| Coordinates | 7.22°S 131.97°E |
| Archipelago | Tanimbar Islands |
| Administration | |
Indonesia | |
| Province | Moluccas |
| Regency | West Southeast Maluku |
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