This is the easternmost province and the largest in the Indonesian archipelago. Bordering with papua New Guinea, it is administratively divided into 2 provinces, Papua and West Papua. Formerly known as Irian Jaya, Papua hosts magnificent tourism potentials. Seaside, cultural , historical as well as flora and fauna tourist attractions , all are available here.
For those who love diving, do not ever miss visiting Raja Ampat. It is a reputedly unbeatable underwater paradise. Raja Ampat or " Four Kings" is the name of a cluster of islands comprising Waigeo, Salawati, Batanta and Misool Islands. Data from The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International indicates approximately 75% of world marine species inhabiting the coastal areas of these islands.
Just imagine diving in the waters and finding the majority of sea biota that inhabit the world without having to travel round the world. Amongst them are tiny sea horses, mantarays and wobbegongs that seem to want to join you. Feel also the warm greetings of tunas, giant trevaliies, snappers and barracudas. With a little bit of luck, you would find yourself being accompanied by dugong or swimming together with giant sea turtles. It is a splendid site considering that Raja Ampat covers a significantly vast area encompassing 4.6 million hectares land and sea area, a comfortable home to 540 species of corals, 1511 species of fish and 700 species of moluscs. The wealth of sea biota makes Raja Ampat a living library of the most varied coral reef and sea biota collection in the world . Visit to this site would leave an unforgettable memory.
The charm of Papua is not only exclusively held by Raja Ampat. Many more alluring attractions are awaiting here such as Sentani Lake, the challenging Cartenz Peak covered in eternal snow and the Baliem Valley cultural festival that amazes everyone that witness it. So what are you waiting for ?
For those who love diving, do not ever miss visiting Raja Ampat. It is a reputedly unbeatable underwater paradise. Raja Ampat or " Four Kings" is the name of a cluster of islands comprising Waigeo, Salawati, Batanta and Misool Islands. Data from The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International indicates approximately 75% of world marine species inhabiting the coastal areas of these islands.
Just imagine diving in the waters and finding the majority of sea biota that inhabit the world without having to travel round the world. Amongst them are tiny sea horses, mantarays and wobbegongs that seem to want to join you. Feel also the warm greetings of tunas, giant trevaliies, snappers and barracudas. With a little bit of luck, you would find yourself being accompanied by dugong or swimming together with giant sea turtles. It is a splendid site considering that Raja Ampat covers a significantly vast area encompassing 4.6 million hectares land and sea area, a comfortable home to 540 species of corals, 1511 species of fish and 700 species of moluscs. The wealth of sea biota makes Raja Ampat a living library of the most varied coral reef and sea biota collection in the world . Visit to this site would leave an unforgettable memory.
The charm of Papua is not only exclusively held by Raja Ampat. Many more alluring attractions are awaiting here such as Sentani Lake, the challenging Cartenz Peak covered in eternal snow and the Baliem Valley cultural festival that amazes everyone that witness it. So what are you waiting for ?
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