Sumba Island is an island in East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Its area is 10,710 km², and its highest point is Mount Wanggameti (1,225 m).
Sumba is bordered by Sumbawa to the northwest, Flores to the northeast, Timor to the east, and Australia to the south and southeast.
Until now there are several names for the island of Sumba, among others; Humba island, Sumba island, Subao island, Cendana island or Sandelwood island
Famous Things in Sumba
Weekuri Lake is an exotic hidden paradise of abundant beauty. Located in Kalenarogo Village, North Kodi and Southwest Sumba.
The uniqueness of Lake Weekuri is its salty water and it turns out that this lake is a lagoon whose water flows from the sea. The lake is surrounded by coral reefs and greenery.
Bawana Beach, Nihiwatu Resort, Mangrove in Walakiri, River tubing at Tanggedu Waterfall, Kampong Tarung, Waikabubak, and Wairinding Hill.
Wairinding Hill is said to be the most popular Sumba hill on Social Media. Located in East Sumba, 45 minutes from the town of Waingapu. This tourist attraction is a series of broad savanna plateaus. However, this meadow only looks green during the rainy season from November to May.
About 68 percent of the area is a stretch of grassland, which is a place to live for Sumba's horses, known as the Sandelwood Horse.
Sumba Island is one of the islands in Indonesia which has Santigi Plants.
Santigi trees generally grow in the wild. According to their habitat, santigi trees are divided into 2 types, namely santigi trees that live on sandy beaches, and santigi trees that grow on beaches with rocky rocks.
At first glance, the coral and sand santigi trees look similar. However, actually both have differences, especially in the stems and leaves.
Of the many types of bonsai, bonsai santigi is one of the favorites and much sought after. The santigi tree bonsai is a favorite because it looks elegant, easy to shape, can grow easily, and is durable.
the physical appearance and visualization of a santigi bonsai gives it an extraordinary character, accompanied by the character of the rock.

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