The Northwest Of Flores To Komodo Island

Komodo and Rinca Island are some of the most famous tourist attraction spots in Flores. From a small city, on the northwest of Flores to Komodo Island, we can see a lot of beautiful things that probably only exist in Indonesia. So, in this article, we will talk about some facts about Komodo Island.

Habitat for ancient animal

Komodo Island is the only habitat for a unique animal from ancient times, and it is not just crocodiles or alligators. The island has been a habitat for prehistoric animals for hundreds of years, and the most unique one is an animal with the name Komodo dragon. In Komodo Island, you will find them easily. They sometimes hunt, fighting each other, and more.

Although crocodiles and komodo dragons came from the ancient time, Komodo dragons are the most unique because of its ‘Dragon’ name and the content of their saliva. You probably heard about dragons from the ages of medieval England or such. They can do stuff like spitting fires or poison. Well, Komodo dragons can do similar can do such a thing, but it is not spitting in flames. The content of the Komodo dragons saliva is poison, which makes this species quite special and similar to the fantasy monster from the literature or legends from the European medieval ages.

World Heritage Site

In 1991, UNESCO designated the Komodo Island as one of the World Heritage Sites. The island was designated because it was considered to be in the category of natural site that has one of the rarest phenomena and aesthetics.

Tourist & study destination

Because of the existence of Komodo dragons, Komodo Island became one of the famous both tourists and study or research destinations in the world. Of course, Komodo dragons are the main object of the study by scientists from around the world. Also, they are interested in the evolution of their kind. They are willing to travel for hours by foot from the small city in Northwest of Flores to Komodo Island for that.

One of the Seven Wonders of the World

In 2011, Komodo Island became one of The Seven Wonders of the World. The island became the Wonder because of the votes from people around the world. Moreover, Komodo Island got the most votes.

There is no regret to travel from Labuan Bajo, a small city in the northwest of Flores to Komodo Island. You will find many natural beauties that probably only exist in the world.