Raja Ampat

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Raja Ampat or "Four King", is the name given to some island in West Papua and comes from a local myth. The four major Island are Waigeo, Misool (which is home to ancient rock painting), Salawati, and Batanta. Raja Ampat is located in the bird head of the island of papua. Underwater enthusiasts flock to this region because it offers the world's best marine sight. In the Raja Ampat island, divers and explore vertical underwater walls. The Thrill of drift diving is another great challange.

The territory within the island of the Four King is enormous, covering 9.8 million acres of land and sea, home to 540 types of corals, more than 1.000 types of coral fish and 700 types of mollusks. This makes it the most diverse living library for world's coral reef and underwater biota. According to a report developed by The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, around 75% of the world's species live here.

When divers first arrive here their excitement is palpable. It's common to hear people praise God as they take in the remarkable scenery. Other prefers to remain in silence taking in the overwhelming sight of so many island with crystal clear water that softly brushes over the white sand beaches.

 



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