Posts Tagged ‘Komodo Island’
1. Borobudur
Temple Borobudur is one of the largest Buddhist temple in the world. This temple was built when Samaratungga – king of the dynasty ruled Syailendra in Central Java. This temple is considered one of the seven wonders of the world. Borobudur temple is located in the village of Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java. Borobudur Temple is very large and consists of blocks of large stones with a very grand architecture. Therefore, I place the Borobudur temple in the first row because of the difficulty of manufacture. Read the rest of this entry »
Komodo National Park Nominated for New 7 Wonders of Nature
Komodo Island is famous as home to the komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), a fierce creature with a prehistoric appearance, tough hide, and sharp claws. In 1980, the Indonesian government designated it as a national park in order to protect the komodo dragon and its habitat. In 1986, UNESCO designated it as a biosphere preserve. And in 1991, the national park was officially declared a world heritage site.
This year, Komodo National Park has been nominated as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, representing Indonesia in the national park category. This selection process is being Read the rest of this entry »