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Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua

Posted by Unknown on Friday, November 2, 2012



When I heard Raja Ampat, I remember some time ago when the opportunity to visit the area, I ate a packet of rice which can also be enjoyed by a flock of fish on the beach, there is rice in hand I try to put in the water, what waw what happened? collection of fish arriving, greedily seized rice in the palm of my hand, seemed amused but very cool.

Raja Ampat is a name that comes from a local myth. The four main islands in question is Waigeo, Salawati, Batanta, Misool who is the producer of rock paintings is the fractional kuno.Raja Ampat Sorong, since 2003, has a population of about 31,000 souls has 610 islands but only 35 islands are inhabited with a total area of ​​about 46,000 km2, but only 6,000 km2 of land and the remaining approximately 40,000 km2 in the sea. The islands are unspoiled and beautiful sea is still making direct tourists hooked.
This area was the target of the hunters reef fish by bombing and cyanide poison to spread. However, the wisdom of many people working to protect the region's marine wealth that could be saved. Coral reefs in Raja Ampat marine rated most complete and is beautiful in the world. If you are a diver then this is where you can find paradise. Of the world's 537 species of coral, 75 percent were in these waters. Also found 1104 species of fish, 669 species of molluscs (soft animals), and 537 species of coral animals. Incredible.

Specialties:
1. Seeing the beauty of the ocean without snorkeling or diving
Raja Ampat marine tourism potential potential as Kofiau Island, Misool, South and West and Waigeo Ayau islands. The beauty that can be enjoyed is the white sandy beaches and crystal clear sea water so it can be seen directly underwater life without snorkeling or diving. Raja Ampat is famous for its underwater biota diverse spicies have thousands of fish and beautiful coral reefs in the world.

2. Wildlife Program
several species of birds such as cockatoos endemic Papua king, red bird of paradise berbuluh, etc. other endemic species. Here also there butterfly colorful and beautiful encountered along the way.

3. Overnight at beach
Along the coast of the islands of Raja Ampat there are some houses that can be rented for an overnight stay, so visitors can see the sun set on the coast, feel the atmosphere and the night chill with a natural feel, and interact with the natives of Papua are very friendly

4. Cultured Pearls
Pearls are widely used as a luxurious jewelry apparently cultivated in Raja Ampat, here we can immediately see the process of pearl cultivation and pearl harvesting process in the strait Aljui.

5. Snorkling and diving
There are several locations that can be used for snorkling and diving, Saonek Monde, Saonek, Waiwo, Gulf Kabui and Mioskon. Without Snorkling and diving you can see the beauty beneath the sea, what if Snorkling and diving?
Your dream has been to be missed by a close look at diverse coral reefs and many species of fish are very pretty. Be the Host to initiate a visit to Raja Ampat.

6. original souvenir papua
To complete the proof of your visit to Raja Ampat you can collect some souvenirs such as, woven hats, woven mats, matting noken, woven bags, coconut shell crafts, leather crafts pearls and other handicrafts that are Papuans

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