Raja Ampat .. the Four Kings Islands in Indonesia

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - It seems that the feeling of the traveler to the Four Kings Islands or Raja Ampat in Indonesian, is as close as possible to the fifth king who visits these islands: Waigeo, Misool, Salawati and Batanta.

Located off the northwest tip of Papua New Guinea, Raja Ampat is one of the best islands in Indonesia , an archipelago of more than 1,500 islets among the shallows.

The area in which the islands are located extends to more than 40,000 square kilometers, including land and sea, and there is the largest national marine park in Indonesia , which is home to more than 540 species of coral reefs and a thousand species of coral fish, in addition to hundreds of mollusks.

Raja Ampat National Park is the most diverse area in the world with coral reefs and marine organisms, and the island includes about 75 percent of the living underwater species, according to the International Nature Conservancy.

In front of all this marine animal wealth, what is most famous for the Four Kings Islands among sports activities is diving under water to enjoy watching the amazing world under the seas, and the Dampier Strait between the islands of Waigeo and Batanta is the most unique diving site available.

Raja Ampat is considered one of the best and most popular places for diving enthusiasts, and is often among the top ten according to international classifications. It is also one of the most beautiful islands in Southeast Asia.

In addition to diving, the Four Kings Islands are important centers for enjoying tropical forests and bird watching, or for swimming in white sandy beaches or backwaters.