Obi Islands

Topographic map of Obi Islands

Location map of Obi Islands among the Maluku Islands

The Obi Islands (also known as Ombirah,^[1] Indonesian Kepulauan Obi) are a group of islands in the Indonesian province of North Maluku. They lie north of Buru and Ceram.

The largest in the group is Obi Island. Nearby are the islands of Bisa, Gomumu, Obilatu, Tapat, Tobalai.

Two languages are spoken on the islands, Galela and Tobelo, both Papuan.

Notes

↑ Goodall, George (Editor)(1943) Philips' International Atlas London, George Philip and Son map 'East Indies' pp.91-92

Coordinates: 1°30′S 127°45′E / 1.500°S 127.750°E / -1.500; 127.750

Islands of Maluku

North Maluku province	Bacan Halmahera Kayoa Moti Makian Morotai Obi Sula Ternate Tidore

Maluku province	Ambelau Ambon Aru Boano Buru Babar Banda Damar Haruku Kai Kelang Leti Liran Manipa Manuk Nila Nusa Laut Romang Saparua Seram Serua Tanimbar Tayandu Watubela Wetar

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