Moa (island)

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Moa is an Indonesian island, at the center of the Leti Islands, and one of the 92 officially listed outlying islands of Indonesia. Moa is located in southwest Maluku province. The main town is Tiakur.

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The Leti language, a member of Austronesian languages is spoken on Moa.

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Transports

The island is served by the Jos Orno Imsula Airport ( IATA : JIO).

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