Jumat, 29 Juni 2012

Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia

Raja Ampat Islands Marine Tourism
 
The archipelago is located in the remote West Papua, Indonesia. This region save a million beauty beneath the sea. Raja Ampat marine tourism is recognized as one of the 10 best dive sights in the world. Charm and richness of the underwater world, a mainstay of the island of Raja Ampat penetrate competitive world of tourism in Indonesia and the world through diving tours that can be done in this eastern part of Indonesia.

The islands are a result of the division of the district of Sorong regency since 2003. This district has a population of 31 000 people with 610 islands of which four major islands, namely Pulau Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo. Of the 610 islands, only 35 islands are inhabited. With an area of ​​about 46,000 km2, 6,000 km2 of land only, while the remaining 40,000 km2 is sea. The islands are unspoiled and beautiful sea is still making direct tourists hooked.




The archipelago is generally the community of traditional fishermen who live in small villages are located far apart and different islands. They are a friendly community welcoming guests from outside, especially if we bring a gift for them in the form of nuts or candies. This product is a kind of 'peace pipes indian' in Raja Ampat.

Raja Ampat is the Islands District, which has the best coral reefs in Indonesia. Marine waters of Raja Ampat is mostly covered by corals that have not been disturbed so that it becomes a haven for fish as foraging and breeding. The archipelago consists of a unique miniature environments, ranging from penelukan (embayment) is shaded by a large intake of fresh water, until the broad expanse of coral reef islands (atoll, atoll) tall. In some places like the village Saondarek, when the lowest tides, coral reefs can be seen without the diving and the adaptation itself, the coral is still able to live even in the open air and exposed to direct sunlight.

Hot sun and brisk air makes the annoyance of the guests to dive and dive. Sunlight penetrates the cracks often waves to the reef. Beauty of the scenery and marine life do make a lasting impression for tourists. For lovers of coastal tourism and underwater fanatic, Raja Ampat is very well known even considered the best in the world for the quality of coral reefs.




Many international underwater photographers capture the charm of the sea Raja Ampat. Some even came over and over again and make a special book about the beauty of coral reefs and marine life of this region. Mid-2006, a special team of the world's leading scientific adventure magazine, National Geographic, making coverage of the Raja Ampat that will become a major report in 2007.

so you are prepared to witness the beauty of it.

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