Raja Ampat Papua, Paradise Islands

Located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the tip of west Papua, Indonesia. Raja Ampat mean the Four Kings,is a groups of archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays and shoals. There are four main islands at Raja Ampat is Misool, Salawati, Batanta and Waigeo. Located in the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat become the heart of the world’s coral reef biodiversity, the seas around Raja Ampat possibly hold the richest variety of species in the world.

Raja Ampat's pristine beauty, both above the water and below the water, is truly unrivalled. Its remote location and lack of infrastructure have inhibited the growth of tourism. This area's staggering abundance of marine life is due in part to its incredibly low human population density. Beneath the dense jungle canopy, the islands are primarily karst limestone, which are dry, inhospitable, and overwhelmingly vertical. The few resident Papuans are mainly a subsistence society, exploiting a variety of resources to meet their basic needs. Fishing is only one of these resources, and they continue to employ traditional, low-impact fishing techniques, using a hook and line from dug-out canoes.



The area’s massive coral colonies show that its reefs are resistant to threats like coral bleaching and disease —threats that now jeopardize the survival of corals around the world. In addition, Raja Ampat’s strong ocean currents sweep coral larvae across the Indian and Pacific Oceans to replenish other reef ecosystems. Raja Ampat’s coral diversity, resilience to threats, and ability to replenish reefs make it a global priority for marine protection. Survey Confirms Highest Marine Biodiversity on Earth.



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Indonesian Animal:Orang Utan

Indionesia is a tropical country with many various of plant and animal. One of the speciall animal is orang utan, genuine form indonesia. The word “orangutan” derives from the Malay orang-hutan, which means “man of the forest.” Found only on the islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan, orangutans are unique among great apes (a group that includes gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos) in that they are arboreal. Long, incredibly powerful arms and flexible hips and legs provide remarkable ease of locomotion at heights of up to 100 feet.

There are two spesies of orang utan, kalimantan/Bornean (Pongo pygmaeus) and Sumatran (Pongo abelii).Orangutans are frugivorous (feeding primarily on fruit). Because they feed on so many different varieties of fruit, the apes are important seed disbursers in their native habitat.



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Orangutans are the world’s largest tree-dwelling mammals, with males weighing over 200 pounds. Adult males of both species exhibit large, fleshy cheek pads, although these are more prominent in Bornean males. The two species can also be differentiated by their coloration: Bornean orangutans have darker skin and chestnut-colored coats, while Sumatrans are closer to ginger in color.



True to their lifestyles in the wild, where they must keep track of fruit availability, timing and seasons, not to mention puzzle their ways through difficult fruit casings, orangutans are highly skilled problem-solvers capable of synthesizing an astounding array of information.

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Toba, the largest Lake in Indonesia

Toba Lake is a vulcanic lake with about 100 kms in long and 30 kms in width. It is the largest lake in Indonesia. Place in north Sumatera Indonesia. This lake is the most important destination in Noth Sumatera beside Bukit Lawang and Nias.


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Asa a largest lake in Indonesia, this lake is visited by many tourist both form local, other island, or other country. it is also one of the deepest and highest lakes in the world. The lake was formed after a prehistoric volcanic explosion; today the surrounding landscape is steep and fertile. Lake Toba has the island of Samosir situated in the centre of the lake and a regular ferry is available from the mainland to Samosir. Samosir is home to the hospitable tribe, Toba Batak and is well worth a visit, just to capture the traditions and culture of the tribe.

To visit Toba Lake, you an travel from Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia.
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