an island in the Eastern Seas, about twenty-four miles in length from north to south, and from six to ten in breadth. A strait, called the Strait of Semao, separates it from the south-west end of the island of Timor. This strait, which has a good depth of water, affords secure shelter to ships during the strength of the westerly monsoons. Long. 123. 45. E. Lat. 10. 15. S.