Indonesia was blessed with beautiful landscapes. The geographical location of the archipelago makes Indonesia inhabited by a variety of unique living things. One of them is dragons. Indonesian people also know to see this dragons drum, there is only one right place to visit, namely Komodo Island located in East Nusa Tenggara. In addition to the habitat of these prehistoric animals, Komodo Island also stores a variety of other uniqueness that makes you more curious to visit it. What are they?

• Habitat of one ancient animal

As mentioned above, Komodo Island is the habitat of one of the prehistoric animals, the Komodo dragon. Research conducted by the University of Melbourne, Australia, in 2009 explained if the original dragons originated from Australia. However, these ancient animals migrated to the Lesser Sunda Islands which later survive until now in East Nusa Tenggara.

• Destination of tourism and research

The natural beauty of the island makes Komodo National Park one of the most interesting tourist destinations to visit. In addition to being a tourist attraction, this place is also a favorite place for scientists from various countries. The scientists are interested to examine the evolution of the Komodo dragon from time to time. Selection of Indonesia as a place of research by scientists because komodo is believed to be the only ancient animals in Indonesia.

• Easy to meet dragons

His name also visited the island of Komodo, so yes you must be very easy to meet this ancient animal. They are mostly seen as not in groups and usually around the beach or roadside. Well, because you are at home, you must make to keep the cleanliness of the place. If you want to be closer to Komodo dragons, ask a tour guide or a lifeguard to help you.

• World Heritage Site

Komodo National Park was designated as one of the UNESCO world heritage sites in 1991. The determination is based on the beauty of the landscape on Komodo Island which has a rare phenomenon and aesthetic. Long before, Komodo Island was also designated as one of the Human and Biosphere Reserves in 1977.

• One of the seven wonders of the world

In 2011, Komodo Island was designated as one of the seven wonders of the world. This decision is based on the voting result that is followed by the entire world community. In fact, Komodo Island earned the most votes, among other candidates.

• Top 10 best destinations of the world

National Geographic magazine July 2017 edition set Komodo Island as one of the best destinations in the world.

• Red Beach (Young)

In addition to the expanse of savannah and Komodo exotic, here also you can feel the uniqueness of the Red Beach (Young) / Pink Beach. As the name implies, this beach has pink sand which of course is different from other beach sand.

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