Ambon people

Japanese: アンボン族 - あんぼんぞく
Ambon people

...The highest point of the volcanic island is Mount Sarhutoo (1,340m). The inhabitants are Ambon people of mixed Malay and Papuan descent, with dark skin and curly hair. Although it is a small island, it has long been known as a producer of spices such as cloves and nutmeg, and is also a strategic point.

*Some of the terminology that refers to the "Ambon people" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…火山性で最高点はサルフートゥー山(1340m)。住民はマレー系とパプア系の混血したアンボン族で,肌色は黒く,毛髪は縮れている。小島ではあるが古くからチョウジ,ニクズクなどの香料産地として知られ,そのうえ戦略的要点にも当たる。…

※「アンボン族」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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