Thank you for the detailed summary of East Halmahera Regency (Kabupaten Halmahera Timur). The information is largely accurate and provides a good overview. However, there is one **critical correction** regarding the administrative centre: * **The capital of East Halmahera Regency is the town of *Weda***, not Sobek. * **Sobek** is a significant town and the administrative centre of **South Halmahera Regency** (Kabupaten Halmahera Selatan), its neighbor to the southwest. Here is a consolidated and corrected summary based on your data and official sources: ### East Halmahera Regency (Kabupaten Halmahera Timur) * **Province:** North Maluku (Maluku Utara), Indonesia. * **Area:** 14,425.87 km² (one of the largest regencies in the province by area). * **Population:** Approximately 225,415 (2020 Census). * **Location & Borders:** * **West:** Central Halmahera Regency (Halmahera Tengah) * **North:** Sula Islands Regency (Sula) * **East:** Teluk Bayur Regency (formerly West Halmahera) * **South:** Pacific Ocean * **Administrative Centre:** **Weda** (a major port and mining town). * **Land Use:** Total land area ~142,458 hectares. * ~40% is covered by primary forests and protected areas (jungles, wildlife reserves). ### Key Points of Interest: 1. **Biodiversity & Conservation:** The high percentage of primary forest makes it a significant area for biodiversity, including endemic species of the Wallacea biogeographical region. 2. **Economy:** The regency's economy is driven by **nickel mining** (especially around Weda), agriculture (cloves, coconuts, nutmeg), and fisheries. 3. **Geography:** It occupies the eastern and central parts of the large island of Halmahera, featuring a rugged coastline, mountains, and fertile plains. **In summary:** You provided a correct snapshot of the regency's size, population, borders, and forest coverage. The only essential fix is the capital, which is **Weda**, not Sobek. Would you like more specific information on any aspect, such as its mining industry, wildlife, or the history of its formation?