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Amboina [æmˈbɔɪnə] n 1. (Placename) an island in Indonesia, in the Moluccas. Capital: Amboina. Area: 1000 sq. km (386 sq. miles) 2. (Placename) Also called Ambon [ˈɑːmbɔːn] a port in the Moluccas, the capital of Amboina island How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Ambon -- In February 2004, the bishop of Amboina appealed for funds
to help refugees in the post-civil war society. The city of Amboina (Ambon) became one of the
most important towns in the Dutch East Indies: it was the administrative
centre and major port of the Spice Islands. |
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