Derawan Island

Who does not know Derawan? An island located in Berau, East Kalimantan. Derawan Islands located in the Celebes Sea, on the coast of Berau Regency, East Kalimantan, overlooking the mouth of the estuary of the River known as the Delta Kelai and Berau. This archipelago consists of six large islands, that are Derawan, Sangalaki, Kakaban, Maratua, Long Island, Pulau Samama, and several small islands and coral clusters.

The Island With The Best Beaches in Asia

Asia has many exotic islands, the island nation and legendary beaches. Many of these islands that also offers attractions besides the beach and luxurious lodging. Here, we traveled to 10 countries to display the coveted islands, sand bordered by rain forests and coral reefs, including the instructions when the right time to visit, what can you do, where to enjoy a holiday, good food and a place stay the best.

Danau Toba

Danau Toba is a volcanic lake that is actually the largest volcanic crater in the world, with an island in the middle called Samosir. Danau Toba has an area of ​​1707 square km or more than two times the size of Singapore, formed from ancient volcanic eruptions giant, according to some research when the eruptions could change the world climate and bring the world into an ice age. Danau Toba is a popular tourist destination in Indonesia, so this place should actually not too crowded, it suitable for you who want to relax.

Enchanment Of Lombok Island

Lombok Island is an island that is almost the same as Bali. Many recreational areas interest in this island. Like Bali, white sandy beaches with coral reefs or the various waterfalls dazzle with an abundance of beauty is created on the island of Lombok. Photo shots as if unable to accommodate all the beauty that has been presented in front of the eye.

Komodo Island

Komodo Island is an island located in the Nusa Tenggara islands. Komodo Island is known as a habitat for native animals dragons. The island is also the Komodo National Park which is managed by. . .

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Komodo Island

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This time, news about the island of Komodo dragon emerging in the world. is associated with the selection of new seven wonders that are being followed the Indonesian government. As we all know the new 7 wonders foundation itself is a foundation that is not credible because UNESCO does not recognize the origin of this foundation. This is being debated in Indonesia with the new 7 wonders foundation status.
But here we are not going to discuss about the selection of new 7 wonders but we will discuss about the beauty of the island of Komodo itself. Komodo Island is an island located in the Nusa Tenggara islands. Komodo Island is known as a habitat for native animals dragons. The island is also the Komodo National Park which is managed by the Central Government. Komodo Island in the eastern island of Sumbawa, separated by Sape Strait.
Administratively, this island including the District of Komodo, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Komodo Island is the most western tip of East Nusa Tenggara province, bordering the province of West Nusa Tenggara.

On the island of Komodo, Komodo animals live and breed well. Until August 2009, on this island there are about 1,300 Komodo dragons tail. Coupled with the other islands, such as Island and Rinca and Gili Motang, their numbers totaled about 2500 tails. There are also approximately 100 individuals dragons in Wae Wuul Nature Reserve on the mainland island of Flores, but not including the Komodo National Park.
Besides Komodo, this island also store a variety of exotic flora that Sepang wood by local people used as a medicinal and dye clothing, nitak tree Sterculia oblongata in this or believe to be useful as medicines and seeds are tasty and delicious like peas.
According to history, in 1910 the Dutch named the island on the south side of East Nusa Tenggara province is the nickname of the island of Komodo. This story begins with Lieutenant Steyn van Hens Broek who tries to prove statements about the presence of Dutch troops large animal resembling a dragon on the island. Steyn then kill a dragon and bring documentation to the Museum and Botanical Garden in Bogor to be investigated.

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