Explore Komodo National Park in Indonesia

Komodo National Park is one of the 21 Model National Parks in Indonesia and is one of the first five national parks established in Indonesia.

Komodo National Park was established in 1980 and is located in Komodo District, Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province.

The Komodo dragon (Varanus Komodoensis) is an ancient and rare species that is almost extinct, you can only find it in Komodo National Park.

The Komodo dragon is a giant lizard-like creature with a length of 2-3 m and a weight of up to 165 kg, or 100 kg on an empty stomach.

Due to its uniqueness and rarity, Komodo National Park was declared a World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1986.

It was first scientifically researched in 1911 by JKH Van Steyn and since then the conservation goal has expanded to protect all biodiversity, both sea ​​, and land.

Komodo National Park includes 3 main islands, namely Komodo, Rinca, and Padar, as well as many other smaller islands which together have a land area of ​​603 km².

The total area of ​​Komodo National Park is currently 1,817 km². Extended to 25 km² (Banta Island) and 479 km² of marine waters will result in a total area of ​​up to 2,321 km².

In the Komodo National Park area, you can also find horses, wild bulls, deer, male wild boars, snakes, monkeys, and various types of birds.

In addition, Komodo National Park has amazing underwater biota. Divers say that the waters of Komodo are one of the best dive sites in the world.

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