Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Raja Ampat islands


Raja Ampat islands ocated in the western part of the Bird’s Head (Vogelkoop) Island Raja Ampat islands are a destination of divers who are interested in beauty beneath the sea.Four of Raja Ampat islands are the largest islands, namely Pulau Waigeo, Misool Island,Salawati Island, and Island Batanta.

Archipelagic waters is said to be one of the 10 best waters for sport diving in the world. Species that are unique and can be found while diving is kudalaut mini,wobbegong, and manta ray. There is also a fish that is endemic to the Raja Ampat Eviota gobbie king or similar fish.

The origin of the name of Raja Ampat it self allegedly is a myth that developed andhas several variants in the local community. Myth says that there is a woman whofound seven eggs. Four of these eggs hatch into 4 people prince who parted company and each one becomes the king’s ruling Waigeo, Salawati, Misool MisoolEast and West. While the other 3 eggs into a ghost, a woman and a stone.

Quoted from :http://tourismobject.com/raja-ampat-islands-have-amazing-view-2.html

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