Raja Ampat Islands of Papua, Indonesia

Raja Ampat of  West Papua have object stunning marine tourism. During this exoticism Papua better known as a simple culture and abundant natural resources. However, come to Raja Ampat, and enjoy the beauty of coral reef, complete with captivating marine life and marine scenery impressive.

Raja Ampat Islands on the west side of West Papua. The islands have an area of ​​land and sea about 9.8 million acres. Consists of four major islands, namely Pulau Waigeo, Misool Island, Salawati Island, Island Batanta. Famous as the heart of the world's coral triangle (75% of coral species are Reja Ampat) and is recognized as one of the locations with the highest diversity of marine life.Access: Visiting the islands is not too difficult although it takes time and considerable expense. We can use the airline's flights from Jakarta to Sorong or Manado via domestic flights or Makassar. From Sorong islands reachable by sea. Generally, tourists prefer to explore Raja Ampat by hiring liveaboard. Others opt for resort stays available on some islands, of course, the following tour packages.

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All divers admits Raja Ampat is one of the best diving destination in the world. Starting from the fringing reef with gentle slope to steep contour, atolls and type of burns or taka. Starting from Wayag, Kofiau to Misool. In some places, when its lowest ebb, we can see the reef exposed above the water surface. Species that are unique? Starting from the pigmy seahorse, Wobbegong, manta rays, eagle rays, turtles to dugongs. Note also the endemic biota Raja Ampat especially "walking shark" her. Cape Kri or Chicken Reef is famous for its thousands of fish. Because of the many local islands and narrow straits, then most of the dive at any given time has a strong current. Also check locations Promontory / cape. It is also possible to do a drift dive with very clear water while fishing through the collection. There are also relics of sunken aircraft of World War II wreck dive for lovers. Best dive time: April to October

Bangka Belitung Islands

Bangka Belitung Islands

Here we inform some places where tourists at home and abroad in Bangka Belitung Islands of Indonesia.

Hakok Beach (Parai Tenggiri)

Sungailiat location close to town (about 45 minutes from the city Pangkalpinang). This beach has a very beautiful, and has a structure which is fairly rare beach, comfortable to wear bathing and swimming, because the beach is not deep, with gentle waves, surrounded by natural reefs are very beautiful. in addition to this beach on the island of Bangka are many other beaches that are not less beautiful, like beach sand grain (pangkalpinang), Rebo Beach '(Sungailiat), beach Romodong (Belinyu), cape coast charm (Sungailiat), etc..

Phak Kak Liang Lake

According to a story in the local community, Phak Kak Liang is the name of the creator of the lake. Around the lake there is a settlement of the Chinese settlement. Pendudukpun houses still use oriental-style architecture. Liang Phak Kak Lake is about 57 km from Sungailiat. Not only around the lake Phak Kak Liang, the Chinese settlement can also be found in Pari Three Jebus, Kuto Panji Belinyu, Kampung Star, Pangkalpinang, and Village Mengkuban Manggar.Yang not less interesting than this is the visitors can see large freshwater fish large-emerged from the water surface, where travelers provide just food fish that has been provided by the local guards and the story goes that the fish should not be lured or eaten.

BALI ISLAND OF INDONESIA

BALI ISLAND OF INDONESIA

Bali is an island known as the Island of the Gods. Bali many keep exotic natural charm. Many tourists both at home and abroad. Many beautiful beaches juxtaposed with beautiful beaches on the island of Hawaii. According to the recent survey, Bali is a tourist favorite place second in the world to use their spare time. These are objects of tourism in Bali.

Kuta Beach 
Kuta Beach is a tourist place located south of Denpasar, capital of Bali, Indonesia. Kuta is located in Badung regency.

This area is a tourist destination which is very famous abroad. In Kuta itself there are many shops, restaurants and places baths and drying itself. Kuta beach are often referred to as Sunset Beach or the beach sunset as opposed to Sanur beach.

UNTUNG SUROPATI ( Williem Wallace from Indonesia )

 UNTUNG SUROPATI 

( Williem Wallace from Indonesia ) 

We may have watched a movie called Braveheart who Mel Gibson starred (1995). Tells the story of a hero named Williem Wallace from Scotland who opposed British colonial oppression and the Scottish period.

 

Illustration from braveheart films

Well, in Indonesia also have a hero that is almost similar to the story, the Untung Suropati. well from the beginning until the end of his life story.

The History of Indonesia

 A BRIEF HISTORY OF INDONESIA

The History of Indonesia was shaped by its geographic position, its natural resources, the series of human migrations, contacts, economy and trade, conquests and politics. Indonesia is an archipelagic country of 17,508 islands (6,000 inhabited) stretching along the equator in South East Asia. The country's strategic sea-lane position fostered inter-island and international trade; trade has since fundamentally shaped Indonesian history. The area of Indonesia is populated by peoples of various migrations, creating a diversity of cultures, ethnicities, and languages. The archipelago's landforms and climate significantly influenced agriculture and trade, and the formation of states.