Java is a beautiful and fertile island, but very un-
healthy. It is now subject to the king of the Nether-
lands.
Questions on the map, — (I.) Which way from Malacca is Su-
matra ? What straits separate it ? In what zone is it ? Where
is the British settlement of Bencoolen ? What other place do yoa
find ? Which way from Sumatra is Java? What straits are be-
tween them ? What is the capital ? What are the other prin-
cipal islands among the Sunda Isles ?

BORNEO AND CELEBEZ.
253. Borneo is a very large island, entirely pos-
sessed by the natives.
It is rich in gold, diamonds, pearls, and valuable
plants, and is remarkable as the residence of the orang-
outang, an animal very much like man.
254. Celebez is a fruitful island, little known, with
a settlement belonging to the Dutch at Macassar. The
natives are said to be ingenious and brave, but ferocious
and cruel.
Questions on the map, — (I.) Where is Borneo ? What is the



THE MOLUCCAS, or SPICE ISLANDS,
256. The Moluccas, or Spice Islands, are remark-

.ble for producing spices, and especially the nutmeg

nd clove. They now belong to the Netherlands.
Quetlions on the map. — (1.) What islands are includi'd in the

loluccas? Which ia the largest? Meulion Ihc rclittlve aitua-

ion of Ihe others.
PHILIPPINE ISLES.
256. The Philippine Isles are possessed by the
Spaniards, who have derived great revenues from them.
They produce gold and other metals, with cotton,
-ice, and sugar in great abundance.
Quetiiont on the map. — Whicli is the largest of tlie Plii-
Ippine Islei? What otheiit nre the priiicijiai? Wliat is ilic
:hief city, and ita aize?

AUSTRALIA.
Houses ofAustraHii.
