Amazon of the world’s Coral Reefs and most beautiful island- “The Raja Ampat” archipelago
Raja Ampat, an Indonesian archipelago lies in the Coral Triangle, which stretches from The Philippines to Timor to Papua New Guinea, known as the most biodiverse marine habitat on earth. Raja Ampat, also known as the Four Kings, comprising over 1500 small islands, cays, and shoals in the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, The archipelago’s four main islands are Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo, and the smaller island of Kofiau.
The karsts feature comprises scenery of steep hills, jungle-covered islands, fine white-sand beaches, hidden lagoons, spooky caves, mushroom-shaped islets, and turquoise waters; Raja Ampat is one of the most beautiful island chains in the world. The eastern part of the island is given to the independent state of Papua New Guinea while the western half belongs to Indonesia.
According to the sources the Raja Ampat contains the highest recorded diversity of marine life on earth. It possesses the richest coral reef ecosystems in the world. The archipelago is part of the province of West Papua. Most of the islands constitute the Raja Ampat Regency. The regency encompasses around 70,000 squares km of land and sea Area.
History
Raja Ampat was once a part of the Sultanate of Tidore, an influential kingdom from the Maluku dynasty. The main occupation for people around this area is fishing since the area is dominated by the sea. People live in a small colony of tribes that spreads around the area. There are more than 1500 species of fish, 537 species of coral, and 699 mollusk species found in the Raja Ampat area. A remarkable 96 percent of all stony corals recorded in these islands and 75 percent of all species exist in the world.
Every corner of the Raja Ampat archipelago is promised rich wildlife and glorious views. Know some amazing island.
Missol Island
Missol Island is located on the far-flung southern side of the Raja Ampat archipelago. Misool Is known as a migratory route for big marine creatures, such as whales. Above the surface, turquoise water, gorgeous limestone, and mangrove forests abound as far as the eye can see. With the luxury resorts, Misool also has ancient caves to explore in the area.
Salawati Island
Salawati Island has some unforgettable attractions for nature lovers and historians. Hidden inside the dense sago forest and standing intact as if untouched by time salawati is the place to explore nature in Raja Ampat Island. Endemic creatures Papuan rainbow fish can also be spotted here in the corals.
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Waigeo Island
Waigeo is the biggest and most developed island in the Raja Ampat archipelago. Visitors tend to stick around this island to take photographs of its panoramic features. Tourists can also engage themselves in local life at Arborek Village and explore more of the plentiful diving spots.
Kofiau Island
Kofiau Island covered with limestone, idyllic white coast, and opulent blue waters. In the Shore area, visitors found indigenous tribes who welcome sharing their stories and fascinating ways of life. The vast open sea covers the island’s wealth of marine biodiversity unseen by the world.
