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FLORES is a beautiful island. A variety of natural attractions have also spread here, but unfortunately until now, the tourists only knew a small port of Labuan Bajo on the western tip of the island or the island of Komodo, Rinca and Padar.
In the land of Flores tourists can travel to mysterious caves, coastal mangroves, go with the kayak and dive boat in one of the 50 spectacular dive sites For diving (diving), you can do in the vicinity of pure sea dragons. And the most interesting are some of life’s most exotic underwater world. Nearby there are lots of dolphins, whales and dugongs (a type of dolphin).
If you want to see a lake with three different colored lake, visit to Mount Flores near the town of Maumere. Color lakes here may change from time to time. The island has an ancient history which may have not been touched for centuries. One is the Liang Bua cave. In this place recently been discovered homo floresiensis hobbit of Flores or this place. Read the rest of this entry »
YOU may be squinted and frowned when he heard the name of the lake that is in Bengkulu. A bit strange indeed, because his name Lake Grudge Not There. Although the name can also be spelled funny or unique, this lake offers lovely views.
Lake Grudge not already been designated as conservation areas. This is why you will find beautiful scenery in the surrounding green. The lake is surrounded by heavily wooded hills is also a major habitat for rare endemic plants, namely pencil orchid (Vanda hookeriana).
In addition to rare plants, some rare fish species can be found in this lake. Among others who came from families Anabantidae, namely Trichogaster trihopterus, Helstoma termminchi, Trichogaster pectoralis, Anabas testudieus, and Polcampus hasselti. While the family is Bagridae Mystus sp, and from the family Cyprinidae is Mystacoleucus marginatus and Rasbora sumatranus.
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PEOPLE Manado known for the charm, warm, fun and loving. This is consistent with the city slogan “Torang Samua basudara”, which means “we are all brothers.” Seeing this, the exploration around the city of Manado, North Sulawesi, seems to be a pleasant experience. In addition to visiting the Park, wandering around the city of Manado is also an interesting thing. There you will find the churches of the Netherlands remains almost in every corner of the city.
The first Protestant church built by the Dutch Centrum is the Church formerly known as the Oude Kerk, or Old Church. Right in front of the church, you will also find a monument to World War II. Furthermore, there is Asia’s largest statue of Jesus located in residential areas Citraland. This monument has a height of 50 meters from ground level. The statue of Jesus This is the second largest statue in the world after the Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Because of Manado is a container a mixture of various ethnic and religious groups, you can walk around the village and admire China Ban Hin Kiong temple was built 335 years ago during the Qing dynasty. Still around town, you can do shopping at various malls, such as the Mega Mall, Manado Town Square and Boulevard. Read the rest of this entry »
North Sulawesi has a well-known tourist attraction in the world of Bunaken National Marine Park. Even so, the province still has other interesting attractions such as Lake Mooat in Bolaang Mongondow. Mooat Lake is a lake formed in the former pools of ancient crater with a height of 1,100 meters above sea level (asl). The lake, which became part of the Mountain Nature Reserve Area This threshold also has a function as a provider of water for agricultural areas in Bolaang Mandondow renowned as the granary of North Sulawesi Province.
Berlatarkan hills and lush rain forests that stretch of vegetable crops, Lake Mooat promising charm. Here, you can enjoy the cool mountain air is fresh and pollution free. This makes Lake Mooat very fitting for a vacation and relax.
Standing on the shores of Lake Mooat, you will see a stretch of clear water that reflect sunlight. The shadows of trees that grow thick around the lake also bouncing on the water line. Occasionally, singing birds and insects snap will be heard from boring. Read the rest of this entry »
The literally meaning of Flores is flowers. Perhaps because of the beauty alamlah that makes the name stuck until today. In fact, nature is beautiful and unique Flores. This area has many attractions to visit.
1. Komodo
It could be said Floires identical with ancient animals dragons. Can be seen on the island of Komodo, Rinca, and Padar. Spread until Riung Island, Bajawa.
2. Pink Coral
Among divers, the world, Flores (West Manggarai regency), known for its underwater beauty, especially the pink coral. Coral pink has become a place of unique marine animal life. Fractions koralnya brought to shore, until the surrounding sand pink. That’s why the beaches in this area is called Pink Beach. Unique, beautiful, and still maintained its authenticity.
3. Hobbit
In Ruteng, Flores, there are human settlements inhabited dwarf or hobbit. The existence of this tribe surprised the researchers, and then linked with an existing tribe of hobbits in the story Lord of the Ring. The inhabitants of this tribe is small, less than one meter. However, now grown to be about 1.2 meters (most high) has occurred because of mixed marriages with other tribes. Read the rest of this entry »