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Explore Hala in Indonesia
Hala in the region of Indonesia (general) is a town in Indonesia - some 1,167 mi or ( 1878 km ) East of Jakarta , the country's capital city .
Current time in Hala is now 09:37 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Makassar " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Waingapu, Popnam, Maumere, Labuhanbajo, and Ende. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Waingapu . Where to go and what to see in Hala ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Semau
Semau, also known as Pusmau and Pasar Pusmau, is an island in the Lesser Sunda Islands in Indonesia. It is located 20 miles off the harbor of Kupang. The inhabitants of Samau are the Helong people, who some believe are the original inhabitants of the Kupang area. It is a supplier of firewood and charcoal and grows corn, watermelon, and mango. Semau is also used as a holiday village where snorkeling, swimming, and other water sports are popular. EMELE SEMAU
Located at -10.22 123.37 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
West Timor
West Timor is the western and Indonesian portion of the island of Timor and part of the province of East Nusa Tenggara, (Indonesian: Nusa Tenggara Timur). During the colonial period it was known as "Dutch Timor" and was a centre of Dutch loyalists during the Indonesian National Revolution (1945–1949). From 1949 to 1975 it was known as "Indonesian Timor".
Located at -10.38 123.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 30 km away
Battle of Timor
The Battle of Timor occurred in Portuguese Timor and Dutch Timor during the Second World War. Japanese forces invaded the island on 20 February 1942 and were resisted by a small, under-equipped force of Allied military personnel—known as Sparrow Force—predominantly from Australia, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands East Indies.
Located at -10.38 123.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 30 km away
Battle of Timor order of battle
This is the order of battle for the Battle of Timor (1942–43) which occurred on the island of Timor, in the Pacific theatre of World War II. It involved forces from the Empire of Japan—which invaded on February 20, 1942—on one side and Allied personnel, predominantly from Australia and the Netherlands, on the other. Many Timorese civilians and some Portuguese colonists fought with the Allies as criados (guerrillas), or provided food, shelter and other assistance.
Located at -10.38 123.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 30 km away
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