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Selayar

island, Indonesia
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Also spelled:
Salayar, or Selajar
Also called:
Kabia
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Selayar, largest of an island group off the southwestern tip of Celebes (Sulawesi), which is administered from Makassar as part of South Sulawesi propinsi (province), Indonesia. The other islands are Pasi, Bahuluang, Pulasi, and Tambulongang. All the islands are mountainous, but fertile lowlands exist on Selayar and cover about three-fourths of that island’s total area of 347 square miles (899 square km). The population is mainly a mixture of Makassarese and Buginese. The area produces coconuts, corn (maize), pepper, salt, and sea cucumbers. On the western coast are Benteng, the main port, and Padang.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Kenneth Pletcher.