BACKGROUND
AND
PLACES TOURISM ISLAND LEMBATA
g .ile ape & nuha nera posisi dr lewoeleng |
1. HISTORY
Lembata is one of the names of
the cluster of islands in the East Flores district that has been popular in the
community since 1965. But before known Lembata, first during the reign of the
Dutch East Indies up to now known in Indonesia map with the name "Island
Lomblen". On June 24, 1967 held on Labor Council Establishment Committee
Extraordinary held in the district were later confirmed Lewoleba Lembata name.
Inauguration of the name "Lembata" fit in the history of the origin
of the people of the island "Lepanbatan", so starting July 1, 1967
the name for the original inhabitants "People Lomblen" changed to
"People Lembata".
Plan towards the establishment of
the district based on the two (2)
statement, namely:
1. Statement
dated March 7, 1954
2. Statement / memorandum dated 7 March 1999
2. Geography
Lembata is an archipelago of
Solor island that lies between
and East Flores Regency Alor district with boundaries as follows:
North = Flores Sea
South = Savu Sea
West = Boleng Strait and Strait Lamakera
East
= Alor Strait.
Astronomically Lembata located at position 8 ° 10
'- 8 ° 11' latitude and 123 ° 12 '- 123 ° 57' E
3. Demography
The population of the district
based on 2004 data, there were 101 392 ± soul with the population growth rate
average of 0.31% per year with a density of approximately 68 people / km ².
Livelihood of the people or the majority of the population Lembata is farmed as
much as 74%, the rest is made up of civil servants, pensioners, entrepreneurs, traders, workers,
craftsmen, Military / Police and Ulema or monk / nuns. While the per capita
income of the average population Lembata USD per year. 497,685.00, - in 1998.
4.
Religion
Lembata island also has a variety of religions, among others: Catholic, peotestan Christian, Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist. But the majority religion is Roman Catholic religion.
5. Economy
Of the land area of 126 684 ha, 71.46 ha earmarked
for the development of residential areas and non-agricultural cultivation,
while the remaining area of 55 202 ha earmarked for potential development of agriculture such as
corn, beans, potatoes, vegetables and fruits . In the last two years this has
been attempted planting a variety of crops such as trade commodities coconut,
hazelnut, coffee, cashew, cocoa, cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, cotton, and nut. On
the other side of the farm fields gave a pretty good development potential
because the district has a meadow or pasture is quite extensive, especially in
the district of Ile Ape.
6. Facilities and Infrastructure
Ø
transportation
Ground transportation that
connects the district with district towns in the district Lembata are:
• Sea transportation, among
others:
Fery: Kupang - the Lewoleba
(every Monday)
Motor Sea: the Larantuka -
Lewoleba (daily commute)
• Air transportation, among
others:
Merpati Nusantara Air Lines:
Kupang route once a week - Lewoleba
Flight Susi Air aircraft (aircraft
Karavan - Pioneers for 12 Passengers) Almost every day serves flights Kupang -
Lewoleba (home - gone).
Head of Region
Since forming a new district on
October 4, 1999 according to the Law No. 52 Year 1999 on the establishment of
the district, there are 4 periods leadership with 3 couples Regional Head and
Deputy Head.
CHAPTER
2
TOURISM PLACES IN LEMBATA ISLAND
AND FLORES ISLAND
2.1
. TOURISM IN LEMBATA ISLAND
Name of
the village place I was born is Lewoeleng. Lewoeleng located an island called Lembata. The island has many
natural resources very much. The island also has a lovely nature but difficult
to be noticed by the community or the government to create jobs or at least to
increase local revenues. Place - the sights in Lembata only visited by teenagers
and most of the organizations of the Church.
In the lembata island there are many tourist attractions that can
be visited, for example:
- Pulau Pasir Putih Awelolong
- Gua Maria Lewoleba
- Pantai Rekreasi Pasir Putih Waijarang
- Sumber Air Panas Sabu Tobo
- Sumber Gas Alam Karun Watuwawer
- Pantai Rekreasi Tanah Treket
- Budaya Tradisional Penangkapan Ikan Paus di Desa Lamalera
- Pantai Pasir Putih Mingar
- Pantai Lewolein
- Air Terjun Atawuwur
- Pantai Pasir Putih Bean.
nUha nera - fotto di tepi pantai uhun |
2.
Maria
cave in Lewoleba.
This place is special pilgrim tour to the
cave maria and cross yubilium.
- Pasir Putih Waijarang Beach.
The aim of this place to enjoy water skiing,
swimming, sunbathing, camping, beach volleyball, hiking, and visitors can also
enjoy with cultural attractions.
- Hot Springs in Sabu Tobo.
This place contained therein rainforest
river flowing Sabu Tobo clear and cool. Approximately 200 meters to the left of
the road, and visitors can find hot springs that came out of the cliff and on
the west by the roots of trees by 4 hot springs.
5.
Sources
of Natural Gas Karun Watuwawer
The majority of the land around it's
vulkanics so it’s appears the volcanic gas in the form of steam-steam heat
considerable magnitude. The uniqueness of the source of this gas is used by
local people as a natural kitchen. They make small holes and then insert a
variety of foods such as potatoes, beans, corn, breadfruit and others later
after being cooked foods can be consumed with a distinctive aroma and
appetizing.
6.
Coastal
Recreation in Tanah Treket.
The beaches on the east coast majority white
sand suitable for bathing, swimming and sunbathing while on the west suitable
for paddle sports and so on. In this beach visitors can dive and snorkel /
diving to see the beauty of the marine park and coral reefs. Calm sea water
such as a lake suitable for water vespa.
7.
Traditional
Culture of Whaling in the village Lamalera Lamalera.
Visitors can enjoy cultural attractions and
marine namely traditional whaling which only use traditional tools such as
peledang (wooden boat without an engine but using the screen) and tempuling (which ends hooked spear made of steel)
used to stab the whale.
8.
pasir
putih beach in mingar.
This place is a very interesting tourist
attraction for visitors to conduct activities such as surfing beaches and surf
beaches because it has a fairly high waves reaching 2-3 meters in West season
and 1,5 - 2,5 meters during the dry season.
- Lewolein beach.
Recreational beach is very beautiful and has a
distinctive layout and panoramic
compositions that can make visitors amazed. In the east coast there is a small
promontory large mangrove trees and shady with scattered rocks, suitable for
seating to watch the sunset from the summit of Mount Ile Ape. In the western
stretches of white sand grayish with calm waves is perfect for bathing and
sunbathing on the sand.
10.
Waterfalls Atawuwur.
In your tour (tour) to be held Lamalera
travelers stop over (transit) to enjoy the beauty of a natural waterfall with a
height of up to 30 meters, with a cool natural scenery, fantastic and fun.
11.
Pasir
Putih Bean beach .
is a unique white sandbeaches in
the form of fine crystals krsital stretching from west to east as far as ± 4-5
km by sea waves rolling continuously and
regularly broke. It is suitable for surfing and surfing. The beach is
relatively gentle and safe/ calm for visitors who want to relax beach.
2.2. TOURISM PLACES IN FLORES.
1. Koka beach, Maumere.
one of the most beautiful beaches in flores,
it was a little far from the town of Maumere make this beach still awake
"her virginity", this beach offers enjoyment for anyone's eyes that
see, crystal clear water, white sand, surrounded by hills and there are several
small islands in the vicinity make this beach to be one of the best places for
photography in the area flores.
2. Danau Kelimutu, Ende
According to local belief, the colors on the
lake Flores has the meaning of each and have a very powerful natural forces.
Lake or Tiwu Flores in the top three
sections corresponding to the color - the color that is in the lake. Blue lake
or "Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai" is a gathering place for the souls of
young people who have died. The lake is colored red or "Tiwu Ata
Polo" is a gathering place for the souls of the dead and as long as he
lived always commit a crime / magick. While the lake is white or "Tiwu
Mbupu Ata" is a gathering place for the souls of deceased parents.
The third area of the lake
is approximately 1,051,000 square meters with a volume of 1292 million cubic
meters. Boundary between the lake is narrow stone walls prone to landslides.
This wall is very steep with 70-degree angle. Lake wall height ranges from 50
to 150 meters.
Flores region has established a National
Wildlife Conservation Area since February 26, 1992.
3. Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo is a beautiful little harbor at
the western tip of the island of Flores and is the entrance to the Park. At
sunset, Labuan Bajo offers a spectacular view when the small islands
overlooking the harbor dramatic silhouette creates a magical effect.
With the increasing number of tourists
visiting Komodo and Flores, increasing five-star hotel. In Labuan Bajo you will
find travel agencies, dive operators, motor boats, liveaboards to bring you the
Komodo National Park, or go diving in the pristine waters.
4. Komodo Island.
Maybe we've heard many news about Komodo
Island. Moreover, last year the island located in flores islands had entered into nomination 7 Wonders
of the World.
but actually there is anything that is in
Komodo Island is so so interesting and was elected to the 7 wonders of the
world?
1. Pink Beach.
If we usually play on the sandy shore brown
or white, this time we will find a beach with pink sand,and There are only 7 pieces of pink sandy beaches
in the world, one of them on the island of Komodo. The pink sand mixed blessing
of white and red sand. The color red itself is said he came from a broken red
coral fragments. Clearly, this beach is very clean and beautiful!.
2.
Komodo National Park.
Here we can see 277 species of animals which
is a mix of animals coming from Asia and Australia. In addition, we are a hobby
for snorkeling, here is also paradise for fish and coral reefs. There are at
least 253 species of reef-building corals, 70 species of sponge, and 1,000
species of fish. That's where the live dugong, sharks, 14 species of whales,
dolphins, and turtles.
3.
Ancient animal Komodo Varanus komodoensis alias.
Giant lizards including this ancient animal
was first discovered in 1910 by Peter Ouwens, director of the Zoological Museum
Bogor. And the current population of Komodo dragons can only be found in
Indonesia. On the island there are about 2,500 Komodo dragons tail included in
the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
CHAPTER
3
KOMODO
ISLAND
Komodo Island is an island
located in the Nusa Tenggara Islands. Komodo Island is known as a habitat for
native animals dragons. This island is also the Komodo National Park which is
managed by the Central Government. Komodo Island in the eastern island of
Sumbawa, separated by Sape Strait.
Administratively, this island
including the District of Komodo, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara
Province, Indonesia. Komodo Island is the most western tip of Nusa Tenggara
Timur province, bordering the province of West Nusa Tenggara.
On the island of Komodo dragons
animals live and breed well. Until August 2009, on the island there are about
1,300 dragons tail. Coupled with other islands, such as Island and Rinca and
Gili Motang, their numbers totaled about 2500 tails. There are also
approximately 100 individuals dragons in Wae Wuul Nature Reserve on the
mainland island of Flores but not including the Komodo National Park
Besides Komodo, this island also
store a variety of exotic flora Sepang wood by local people used as medicine
and dye clothes, tree or sterculia nitak oblongata in the believe is useful as
medicines and seeds are tasty and delicious like peas.
Komodo Island is also accepted as
a UNESCO World Heritage Site, because in the Komodo National Park, along with
the island of Rinca, Padar and Gili Mota.
History
of Komodo Island
In 1910 the Dutch named the
island on the south side of East Nusa Tenggara is the nickname of Komodo
Island. This story begins with Lieutenant Steyn van Hens Broek who tries to
prove statements about the presence of Dutch troops large animal resembling a
dragon on the island. Steyn then kill the dragon and bring documentation to the
Museum and Botanical Garden in Bogor to be investigated.
In 2009, this Park has been named a finalist "New
Seven Wonders of Nature" which was announced in 2010 by online voting at
www.N7W.com.Pada dated 11 November 2011, the New 7 Wonders has announced the
provisional winners, and National Parks Komodo entered into the ranks of the
winners along with, the Amazon rainforest, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju
Island, Puerto Princesa Underground River, and Table Mountain. Komodo National
Park gets the most votes.
Komodo
National Park
Komodo National Park consists of
three large islands, namely the island of Komodo, Rinca and Padar islands and
26 major islands / other small. A total of 11 pieces of the mountain / hill in
the Komodo National Park with the highest peak is Mount Satalibo (± 735 m asl).
Natural conditions are dry and
arid make a uniqueness of its own. The existence of vast savanna, limited water
resources and the temperature is hot enough; proved to be a habitat favored by
a kind of ancient animal Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis).
Most of the park is savanna with
palm trees (Borassus flabellifer) is the most dominant and distinctive. Some
plants in the Park, among others, rattan (Calamus sp.), Bamboo (Bambusa sp.),
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica), bulging (Sterculia foetida), Lote (Ziziphus
jujuba), and mangrove (Rhizophora sp.)
In addition to unique wildlife of
Komodo, there are deer (Cervus timorensis floresiensis), wild boar (Sus
scrofa), deer (Cuon alpinus javanicus), wild horse (Equus qaballus), wild
buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), 2 species of turtles, 10 species of dolphins , 6
species of whales and dugongs are often seen in the waters of Komodo National
Park.
Potential of marine life in the
park, there were 259 species of coral and 1,000 species of fish such as
barracuda, marlin, yellow tail, red snapper, rabbitfish, and others Top of Form Most travelers visit the Komodo
National Park are foreign tourists, which they call the park by the nickname "world
unto itself". As far as the eye can see visible open field with a few palm
trees towering into the sky background vertical mountain ranges, arid and barren
impression on the savanna but by some boisterous sounds of birds and wild horses,
giant reptiles. Swimming and bathing in the hot sun and blue water Flores; was a
world unto itself and unforgettable experience to tourists. Some locations /
attractions to be visited:
Loh Liang. The main entrance to the wildlife observation activities on monsoon forest bordered by a white sand beach and cultural tourism.
Lasa Island, Red Beach, Loh Bo and Sebita. Diving and snorkeling with the dive shop facilities and glass bottom boat. Banu Nggulung. Observing animals.
The best visiting season: March to s / d June and October / December each year.
How to reach: Denpasar-Mataram-Way-Sape (by road and ferry) for two days. Sape to the location of the national park using the ferry. Denpasar-Labuan Bajo by plane twice a week, and using a ferry or speedboat from Labuan Bajo to the Park.
Loh Liang. The main entrance to the wildlife observation activities on monsoon forest bordered by a white sand beach and cultural tourism.
Lasa Island, Red Beach, Loh Bo and Sebita. Diving and snorkeling with the dive shop facilities and glass bottom boat. Banu Nggulung. Observing animals.
The best visiting season: March to s / d June and October / December each year.
How to reach: Denpasar-Mataram-Way-Sape (by road and ferry) for two days. Sape to the location of the national park using the ferry. Denpasar-Labuan Bajo by plane twice a week, and using a ferry or speedboat from Labuan Bajo to the Park.