Komodo Island is The New 7 Wonders of The World

As part of the citizens of the world and as citizens of Indonesia are good, we support the Komodo Island as the new 7 wonders of the world.

Komodo Island, is the only Indonesian representative in the event which is in group 14 of a total of 28 finalists.

Komodo Island had passed the two previous phases successfully. The first phase, lasting from December 2007 until July 7, 2009, conducted to select 77 nominees. Then, out of 77 candidates nominated for the selected 28 finalists were announced on July 21, 2010.

Komodo Island is the candidate choice in the new 7 wonders of the world. Of the 28 official candidates are finalists will be chosen seven wonders of the world’s most lots to get votes from various countries around the world. The announcement of the seven wonders of the world will be held on November 11, 2011.

Komodo Island, a mainstay of Indonesia in the event New7 Wonders of Nature have a comparative advantage in other locations, especially if you are not dragons, rare animals are believed to be the ‘last dinosaur’ or extinct animals that still survive on earth.


Komodo Island

Komodo Island is one of 17.508 islands That make up the Republic of Indonesia. The island has a surface area of 390 km ² and More Than 2000 residents. Komodo is a part of the Lesser Sunda Islands chain and is part of Komodo National Park.
Administratively, these islands of Komodo Including district, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Komodo Island is the most western tip of Nusa Tenggara Timur province, bordering the West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia.

Komodo Dragon is the Prehistoric Animals Survive in the world

Komodo Dragon has a large head and strong, has a pair of shining eyes, her skin was hard, thick and wiry. Having wrinkled skin under her neck.

The shape is similar to a lizard, with four big fat legs and tail are also a big fat long. Has 26 sharp teeth, each measuring 4 cm, has a forked tongue is bright red. If viewed from a distance, the tongue is extended to resemble a fire, because dragons are often stuck out his tongue like a snake.

Komodo also skilled hunters. He relies on the bite and poison the bacteria in his saliva to paralyze prey. He will follow prey that have been hurt for days, until finally died, then he ate it. As a carnivore and scavenger (scavengers), dragons are only found on the island of Komodo, Rinca, Padar, Gili Motang Owadi and Samiin. Komodo dragons are also known as a champion of animal swimming. That’s how he was doing exploration on the islands around Flores.

While based on research, prehistoric dragons are extinct at least 30 million years ago, prior to Komodo Island is formed. So why dragons are found only on Komodo Island and its surroundings? Save Komodo Island.


Komodo Island Tours

Komodo Island is known as a habitat for native animals dragons. Nevertheless, this island is Also the Komodo National Park is the which is managed by the Central Government. Komodo Island have dormitory accommodation facilities, ranging from local communities Who Are Prepared to resort to international standards.

Access to Komodo Island region, Either through the route a plane from Kupang (capital of East Nusa Tenggara) to the town of Ende on Flores Island, followed by minibus to Labuhanbajo about 10 hours. From Labuhanbajo, then followed by a speedboat trip to Komodo Island for 2 hours.

Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park which includes the island of Komodo, Rinca and Padar, plus other islands covering an area of 1817 square is the original habitat of the Komodo dragon. Komodo National Park was established in 1980 to protect the sustainability of dragons. Not only rare animal, the Komodo National Park is also to protect various kinds of wildlife, including marine animals.


Komodo Island is The New 7 Wonders Of The World

World community can choose the locations where the proper status of the new wonders by visiting the site New7Wonders.


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Komodo Island is The New 7 Wonders of The World — 7 Comments

  1. Great, and Awesome. Komodo Island is the NEW Seven Wonders of the World this is real. Komodo dragons were first recorded by Western scientists in 1910.Their large size, fearsome reputation make them popular zoo exhibits. In the wild their range has contracted due to human activities, they are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. They are protected under Indonesian law, a national park, Komodo National Park, was founded to aid protection efforts. Congralutations

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