Natural beauty of Indonesia (Part 1)

Indonesia is an archipelagic country so rich and beautiful. But many of us who do not know and do not use it properly. Indonesia consists of diverse culture and nature are so amazing, even some beach or sea in Indonesia is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and is the most comprehensive flora and fauna in the world (the sea). Here are some of Indonesia's natural beauty of the community who may not know it yet:

1. Raja Ampat :

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat is one district in western Papua, which is its capital city is located in Waisai. Raja Ampat marine tourism is one of the 10 best diving in the world. This area is known as a center for tropical richest natural resources in the world, and has a wealth of the world's largest marine life. Raja Ampat region covers 4.6 million hectares of land and sea, 540 types of coral, 1511 species of fish that live in coral reefs, 700 species of molluscs, 10 times the number of coral species found throughout the Caribbean, five species of endangered sea turtles, 57 species mantis shrimp, 13 spesise marine mammals, 27 species of fish that only you can see in Raja Ampat. According to a report in The NatureConservancy and Conservation International for about 75% of the world's species in Raja Ampat

2. Jaya Wijaya Mountains:

Peaks are also listed as one of the top seven continents (seven summit) which is phenomenal and a coveted mountain climbers in the world. Jayawijaya peak is located in national parks Laurentz, Papua. The peak was covered by eternal snow. Eternal snow at the top Jayawijaya is one of three snow fields in the tropics are found in the world. In our country through which the equator is, watching the snow in Indonesia certainly something that is impossible to be understood. Carstenz Pyramid (4884 m asl) is one of the snowy peaks. The highest peak in Southeast Asia and the Pacific is located in the Mountain Range sudirman. Peak is famous not only because of the high, but also because there is a layer of snow on top.

3. Sentani Lake:

Travel to Papua can be very fun with a visit to Lake Sentani, this lake has beautiful views over the sparkle of water, located near Jayapura, the capital of Papua. The silence of water will make you feel like being in heaven peacefully. By embracing the Cyclops Mountains to the north and the lush vegetation as a beautiful backdrop and a betengger protect 24 villages around the lake makes the lake is very beautiful and unique.

4. Gamalama Mountaine:

Gamalama is one of the volcanoes in the northern province of Maluku. In addition to this mountain, there is still a mountain gamkonora in West Halmahera district, mountaineering and mountain dakona mothers residing in North Halmahera, and the mountain kiebesi in South Halmahera. Gamalama ternate itself is located on the island and has a height of about 1715 m asl (above sea level).
In addition to stunning scenery, hikers will also find unique places on the mountain. Among these are the springs in the crook of a large baking sheet rock area, which local people called the springs abdas. That said, the springs can cure many diseases.

5. Liang Beach:

A very fine white sand like flour mixed with water breeze and choppy sea barely. Colors are shades of sea green, toska, blue clearness the main attraction is very tempting. Hunimua beach or the more known beaches Liang, Liang village located in Central Maluku district. Liang beach is white sandy beaches that received the title as the most beautiful beaches in Indonesia based on research results that deal with the UN agency for global development (UNDP) in 1990. This predicate makes Liang beach of Bunaken are ranked superior to the three in similar research.

6. Natsepa Beach:

Natsepa beach is located in the village of Suli, Salahutu District, Central Maluku District is a very famous tourist sites in Ambon. Natsepa has white sand beaches along the coast. This beach is blocked by the bay Baguala so it is a small beach-moving waves. People say not to Ambon Ambon if not visit the beach Natsepa. Not only famous for its beautiful view, beach is also famous rujaknya Natsepa very seductive, "Rojak Natsepa" or "Suli Rojak" is one of the typical food area.

7. Ngurbloat Beach:

One of the beaches become the main tourist attractions in Southeast Maluku is Ngurbloat meaning Pasir Panjang beach. Ngurbloat located in the village in the western part of the island Ngilngof small kei. In accordance with this white sandy beach sebutannnya extends up to 3 kilometers.

Coast of Indonesia

Wakatobi :

Wakatobi, maybe some people would think that the Wakatobi is the name of a region in Japan. No, no! Wakatobi is a composite of the names of the islands Wangiwangi, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko, the islands are located in archipelagoes Tukangbesi, southeast Sulawesi. Wakatobi is reputedly one of the diver's paradise because here is the habitat of fish aka Nemo Clown Fish are funny and cute it is! Beaches were so lovely and mantab once to dijejaki. Since late 2002, WWF has been collaborating in a partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to help managers Wakatobi to improve its management plan, zoning and implementation of park management.

Bunaken Marine Park:

Bunaken Marine Park is located on the island of Bunaken. Bunaken is an island covering an area of ​​8.08 km ² in Manado Bay, located on the northern island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This island is part of the city of Manado, the provincial capital of North Sulawesi, Bunaken marine Indonesia.Taman has a 20 point dive (dive spot) with varying depths of up to 1344 meters. Of the 20 point dive, dive 12 points of which are located around Bunaken Island. Twelve point of diving is the most frequently visited by divers and lovers of the beauty of underwater scenery.

Tanjung Bira :

ENDS South Sulawesi peninsula offers a very romantic marine tourism. Pantai Tanjung Bira has a clear view of the sea, white sand, with very inadequate facilities. Come to Tanjung Bira. Feel the soft sand while enjoying the breeze. Cape Coast is located in the village of Tanjung Bira Bira, District Bonto Bahari, Bulukumba, South Sulawesi. The distance is about 40 kilometers east of the capital Bulukumba or 200 kilometers southeast of Makassar.

Samalona Island :

Samalona Island is a cluster of circular-shaped coral island with an area of ​​2.34 hectares. This small island is one of the many marine tourist destination visited by local and foreign tourists. White sand and crystal clear water make this island perfect for sunbathing. In addition, the island is a very good area for diving (diving), because the surrounding reefs are home to diverse marine tropical fish, colorful, and other marine life .

Takabonerate Island:

Takabonerate Island Ekspedition for the second time again held from 26-29 October 2010. The group numbered approximately 300 people off the Governor of South Sulawesi, H. Syahrul Yasin Limpo Soekarno Hatta in Makassar port by using the KRI Surabaya. Governor in his speech that Selayar Takabonerate and Islands of South Sulawesi is the wealth that should be encouraged in order to be useful for us in South Sulawesi and Indonesia. Expedition Takabonerate Calendar of Events has been the South Sulawesi provincial government because it is the world's third-largest atoll and this place is a world icon.

Derawan Beach :

Update Derawan Island East Kalimantan, by Dr.. Carden Wallace of the Museum of Tropical Queensland, Australia. expressed more than 50 species of marine animals (Arcropora) in one coral reef in the strait are the Malaysian border. Sights Derawan unspoilt island is likely to be the new belle of nautical tourism enthusiast. On a rock at a depth of ten meters you see "Trigger Blue Wall" rock with a length of 18 meters is where mangkalnya kususnya trigger fish and red fish, kurisi fish, sea urchins, barracuda also seen wandering around the clear waters jenih "Trigger Blue Wall" them.

Sand Beach Long

Singkawang known as the City of Amoy and its China Town, Indonesia, since the majority of the population (about 70%) are ethnic Chinese. Visiting the city directly adjacent to the State of Sarawak, Malaysia, certainly not complete until they've been visiting the Pasir Panjang beach.
The beach is iconic Singkawang tourism attraction and one of the mainstay of West Kalimantan province has developed into an integrated tourist package of Pasir Panjang Taman Indah (TPPI). Named by the Coast Pasir Panjang beach stretches as long vault seas.

Weh Island :

18. Pulau Weh :

Pulau Weh is the largest island of the archipelago, and became the heart of the capital city of Sabang. All around there are four small islands that lay siege to the island Rubiah, Klah, Selako, and Rondo. Cluster of islands that also keeps the charm of the greatest diversity of coral reefs in the Marine Park Gapang, Iboih, and Rubiah Island. There are about 360 types of coral reefs. Its beauty makes the city government wants to make Pulau Weh Sabang as an ecology-based tourism destination. The fact that many foreign tourists who come to the island of Weh just want to enjoy the beautiful scenery, azure, shade trees, and diverse coral reefs.