Raja Ampat: World Adventure Paradise at the Edge of Papua
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Puncak Jaya is one of the seven tallest mountains in the world. Located at an altitude of 4,884 meters above sea level, this makes Puncak Jaya is the tallest mountain in Indonesia.
Puncak Jaya was discovered in 1623 by Dutch explorer Jan Carstenszoon, who saw the glacier on its summit on a clear day. Then, in early 1909, Dutch explorer Hendrik Albert Lorenz reached the summit and described the expedition. Although rediscovered by Hendrik Albert Lorenz, the name of this peak has acquired a different character from its original Dutch discoverer, John Kirstenz. Eventually, a Dutch expedition made a map there and confirmed John Carstensz’s report.
Puncak Jaya is notorious for its difficult terrain and was not climbable until 1962. The conqueror was an expedition team consisting of Philip Temple, Russel Kippax, and Albertus Huizenga and headed by Heinrich Harrer.
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The territorial waters are the main attraction of Raja Ampat, considering that the waters of Raja Ampat are one of the 10 best in the world. This is based on various studies on the richness of flora and fauna and the preservation of marine nature owned by Raja Ampat where the international conservation agency once stated that the waters of Raja Ampat have around 75% of marine species worldwide. In fact, the sea and land area of Raja Ampat which has an area of 4.6 million hectares is home to 540 types of coral, 1,511 species of fish, and thousands of other marine biotas. Therefore, with these various advantages, it is not surprising that Raja Ampat is currently considered the most beautiful underwater paradise in the world and a center of biodiversity. Not only its underwater natural wealth, but Raja Ampat also has many interesting things above the surface of the ocean where many once beautiful beaches are scattered throughout the Raja Ampat islands.
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Here are some beautiful and unique Raja Ampat tourist attractions to visit, namely Pianemo Hill, Rufas Island, Wayag Island, Salawati Island, Misool Island, Kri Island, and others. However, it is not finished with the natural wealth, Raja Ampat also has a variety of very unique and interesting cultures and arts. In addition, many historical relics are also found in the islands which have ties to the Tidore sultanate, Maluku. How rich the nature, history, and culture of the Raja Ampat Islands are, making the world chuckle in awe. Now Raja Ampat has become one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world, it’s just that due to limited access, it requires a lot of money to reach it. However, there is no need to worry, Raja Ampat is increasingly improving itself by providing various facilities for all people. The tourists just need to be wiser to keep this beautiful archipelago always awake so that its beauty can continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.
References:
https://www.gotravelaindonesia.com/projects/wisata-raja-ampat/
https://www.indonesia.travel/id/id/destinasi/maluku-papua/raja-ampat
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