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In 1991 Komodo island was include on the Komodo National Park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve. It is considered one of the world's 25 biodiversity hotspots. It has also has been selected as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. [1] The waters surrounding Komodo island contain rich marine biodiversity.
Komodo National Park featured on the reverse of the 50,000 rupiah banknote. The island of Padar and part of Rinca were established as nature reserves in 1938. [3]Komodo Island was declared a nature reserve in 1965, [4] and in January 1977 as a biosphere reserve under the UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve Programme.
The Komodo dragon is also sometimes known as the Komodo monitor or the Komodo Island monitor in scientific literature, [14] although these names are uncommon. To the natives of Komodo Island , it is referred to as ora , buaya darat ('land crocodile'), or biawak raksasa ('giant monitor').
The Komodo Biosphere Reserve and National Park is situated between Flores and Sumbawa in Indonesia. It is renowned for its population of about 5,000 giant lizards, called ' Komodo dragons ' ( Varanus komodoensis ).
The West Flores-Komodo region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, [1] and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. [ 2 ] The Kokotuku Peninsula features a natural harbor, a mountain of 300 meters elevation, and 15 kilometer-long coastline of coral reefs, white sand beaches, and mangrove forests.
The island, volcanic in origin, is approximately 30 km 2 (12 mi 2) in area. Home to a small population of about 100 Komodo dragons , Gili Motang is part of Komodo National Park . [ 1 ] In 1991 as part of the national park, Gili Motang was accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
Padar, also known as Pada, is a small island located between the islands of Komodo and Rinca within Komodo archipelago, which is part of the West Manggarai Regency in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. [1] It is the third-largest island in Komodo National Park.
Komodo Island – Home to the world-famous Komodo dragon. [46] Kelimutu Volcano – Located on Flores, featuring three striking crater lakes of varying colors. Mount Mutis – East of Kupang, the province's highest point, popular for hiking and bird-watching. [47] Semana Santa in Larantuka – A religious tradition celebrated annually.