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Region and island in Indonesia
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Sulawesi (formerly Celebes) is one of the main islands of Indonesia, and the eleventh largest island in the world. With four spindly arms spinning outward, Sulawesi's spidery shape is easily recognizable.
the provinces of South Sulawesi and West Sulawesi; the largest city on the island, the land of Bugis and the unique culture of Tana Toraja
remote hinterland and truly world class diving offshore
a region sadly known for its ethnic strife; very off-the-beaten-path diving
the land of the Minahasa and yet more world-class diving at perhaps Indonesia's best known dive spot
Sulawesi's main port of entry is Makassar's Sultan Hasanuddin Airport (UPG), which has frequent flights throughout the archipelago.
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The Trans-Sulawesi Highway stretches about 2,000 km from Makassar to Manado. Despite the grandiose name, the road is narrow and twisty and can be dangerous for drivers who are unfamiliar with it.
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Makassar, formerly called Ujung Pandang, is the capital of South Sulawesi province. It has the largest population of any city on the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia, and is the fifth largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung and Medan.
Bitung is a city and the main deep-water port of Northern Sulawesi. Located on the eastern side of the province, Bitung also provides easy access to volcanoes, parks, and diving.
Gorontalo is a city in Northern Sulawesi, and the provincial capital of Gorontalo province.
Manado is the largest and capital city in, and main gateway to Northern Sulawesi (Sulawesi Utara), Indonesia.
Palu is the capital of Central Sulawesi province in Indonesia.
Mamuju is a city in West Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Kendari is the provincial capital of Southeast Sulawesi in Indonesia.
Rantepao is the main town in the Tana Toraja region of South Sulawesi.
Tomohon is a city in Northern Sulawesi. It is the fourth-largest city in the province of North Sulawesi (Sulawesi Utara), after Manado, Bitung, and Kotamobagu.
Tentena is a town in Central Sulawesi.
Bangka is a group of islands off the coast of North Sulawesi, Indonesia: Bangka, Gangga, Talise and Sahaung islands.
Bogani Nani Wartabone National Park is in Northern Sulawesi in Indonesia.
Bunaken National Marine Park is off the coast of Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia. Bunaken is one of Indonesia's most famous diving and snorkeling areas and it draws visitors from all over the world.
Lore Lindu National Park is in Central Sulawesi of Indonesia.
Tana Toraja, literally "Torajaland", is a highland region of Southern Sulawesi in Indonesia. This article also covers Toraja Utara (North Toraja Regency).
Tangkoko Nature Reserve is in Northern Sulawesi (Sulawesi Utara), on the north-eastern tip of Sulawesi island of Indonesia.
The Togian Islands are an archipelago in the Gulf of Tomini, Central Sulawesi in Indonesia.
Wakatobi is a small archipelago, regency, and national park in South East Sulawesi in Indonesia. Wakatobi is well known among divers as one of the world's best dive sites.
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