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Komodo National Park is
located in the center of the Indonesian archipelago,
between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores.
Established in 1980, initially the main purpose of
the Park was to conserve the unique Komodo dragon (Varanus
komodoensis) and its habitat. However, over the
years, the goals for the Park have expanded to
protecting its entire biodiversity, both terrestrial
and marine. In 1986, the Park was declared a
World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere
Reserve by UNESCO, both indications of the
Park's biological importance.
Komodo National Park
includes three major islands: Komodo, Rinca and
Padar, as well as numerous smaller islands creating
a total surface area (marine and land) of 1817km
( proposed extensions would bring the total surface
area up to 2,321km2 ). As well as being
home to the Komodo dragon, the Park provides refuge
for many other notable terrestrial species such as
the orange-footed scrub fowl, an endemic rat, and
the Timor deer. Moreover, the Park includes one of
the richest marine environments including coral
reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, seamounts, and
semi-enclosed bays. These habitats harbor more than
1,000 species of fish, some 260 species of
reef-building coral, and 70 species of sponges.
Dugong, sharks, manta rays, at least 14 species of
whales, dolphins, and sea turtles also make Komodo
National Park their home. ---- Have a Nice Trip to
Komodo Island ----
Contact Us :
Mobile : +62 81 339 522
032 or +62 81 803 684 982
Phone / Fax : +62 370
6888110 / +62 370 692035
Email :
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