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Solor, Adonara, Lembata, Pantar and Alor are small islands of
the East Coast of Flores. For centuries cut of from the cultural
and historical changes. The people are mixture of Malay and
Melanesians, some have Portuguese features, share strong cultural
traits. The Portuguese and Dutch missionaries controlled this
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water surrounding these islands is exotic and still vastly unexplored.
The crystal clear blue water abounds in myriad of spectacular
marine life offers some of the most fascinating underwater world.
Scientist has confirmed that this region is the heartland of
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As one of the world's most unique diving destinations, the Tukang
Besi chain of island, south east of Sulawesi, could be considered
as one of the "last outpost diving civilizations" featuring
colossal drop-offs and magnificent coral reefs. |
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and exotic, Tukang Besi was once referred by the Cousteau society
as the finest diving spot in the world. An enchanting world
of natural beauty. |
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Spread over 2200 square kilometers in the Flores Sea South of
Sulawesi, Taka Bonerate is the largest atoll in Indonesia, the
third largest in the world. This archipelago exist of hundreds
mostly uninhabited tropical island and atolls |
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surrounded by crystal clear water and lagoons. Many diving professionals
believed this archipelago contains incredible diverse marine
life. There are virtually no roads on these islands, allowing
remote villages and dive sites to remain untouched. |
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This small island nestled between Sumbawa and Flores is the
last home of the giant lizard, " Varanus Komodoensis", the sold
survivor of the prehistoric carnivores that thrived in tropical
Asia some 100 million years ago. Visitors may watch these formidable
creatures at close range in their habitat. |
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One of Indonesia's most scenic islands, Flores is full of contrasts.
In isolated villages the old way and customs of megalithic culture
and ancestor spirit cults are little touched by the 20th Century.
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coral reefs ring the island offering diving site with rare species
of underwater life. Flores produces some of the most beautiful
hand-woven "Ikat". For those who like climbing the peak of Mount
Kelimutu which offer an astounding sight of multi color volcanic
lakes. |
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Lombok is Bali's eastern neighbor. An island with an spoilt
beaches, craft villages and rice terrace carved into landscapes
of stunning beauty. The Gili coral islets surrounding Lombok
are an underwater paradise for snorkelers and divers. |
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This rugged island of Sumbawa stretches between Lombok and Flores
separated by narrow straits. Traces of old Muslim Sultanates
can be found in the old palaces that you can visit in town of
Sumbawa |
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and Bima. Water buffalo races are held before planting rice.
Moyo Island is a virgin game reserve of the north coast of West
Sumbawa. |
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