Native name: Kepulauan Obi | |
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Geography | |
Location | Southeast Asia |
Major islands | Obira |
Administration | |
Province | North Maluku |
Demographics | |
Languages | Galela, Tobelo |
Additional information | |
Time zone |
The Obi Islands (also known as Ombirah,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.
Coordinates: 1°30′S 127°45′E / 1.500°S 127.750°E