English to Russian Science Geography name of the islands

Before allowing foreigners ashore on the sandy beaches, the government has to consider the possible problems that may ensue. Some of the most idyllic areas, for example the Moluccas, are beset with fighting. In 1999 several members of a family of Dutch descent were murdered during communal unrest in the islands. Some places, such as the Riau islands to the south of Singapore, are needed for defence.