Cendrawasih

The cendrawasih is one of the most beautiful birds in Indonesia. It lives in forests and has a striking blue chest and leg feathers. The male’s back feathers are red with blue edges, while the females are duller than their male counterparts.

Cendrawasih live in small groups of two to six individuals. They tend not to be seen alone unless they are nesting or roosting at night.

West Papua

For many people, Papua is a remote and exotic destination. In reality, it’s home to some of the most beautiful islands in the world. The Raja Ampat Islands are an incredible place to visit if you’re looking for something off-the-beaten track.

Fakfak

Fakfak, a city in West Papua Province of Indonesia, is on the western side of the Bird’s Head Peninsula. It is a port city that connects to other parts of the world by sea. Fakfak is famous for its vanilla and has many plantations growing this product. The vanilla pods are picked from the tree and dried in special sheds built over bamboo frames or even hung from trees to dry naturally.

The area around Fakfak is also full of incredible scenery—you can explore villages where local people still live as their ancestors did hundreds of years ago, hike through untouched rainforests full of animals like birds and monkeys, climb volcanoes to see breathtaking views across miles of land below you…the list goes on!

Kaimana

Kaimana is a city in the province of West Papua, Indonesia. It is the capital of the Bird’s Head Peninsula and the largest city on the island of New Guinea, with a population of 18,845 (2010 Census).[3]

The town lies on Kaimana Bay at an elevation of 0–2 m above sea level.[4] The bay has been created by wave erosion on what was once a volcanic lake – now all that remains are some small lakes near its shoreline.[5]

Biak

Biak is a volcanic island that is home to the Biak people. The island has a rich biodiversity, with more than 400 bird species, over 100 butterfly species and over 450 plant species recorded. The interior is covered in beautiful dense rainforest, while beaches around the coast offer excellent snorkeling opportunities.

Sorong

Sorong is a port city in the Bird’s Head Peninsula of West Papua province, Indonesia. It is the capital of the province. As a seaport it has a deep history, as early as 1622 when it was visited by VOC explorers and traders on their way to New Guinea and Australia. The city was occupied by Australia from 1942 to 1945 during World War II, but was recaptured by Indonesia following Japan’s surrender in 1945.

Raja Ampat Islands

Raja Ampat, a province in the west papua region of Indonesia, is home to more than 1,500 species of fish and 700 species of coral. It has been named one of the most biodiverse places on earth.

It’s also an important source for research on marine biodiversity. The islands’ isolation makes it easy for scientists to study ecosystems in their natural state, before human impact from overfishing or pollution affects them.

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Did you know that in Western Papua, there are more than 800 tribes and ethnic groups?

Imagine the diversity of culture and customs that must exist among these many different peoples. Each group has their own language—and very likely, their own beliefs as well.

It’s easy to see why Western Papua is often called “the land of a thousand languages.” But it’s not just the number of languages; the linguistic diversity here is also one of its greatest treasures!

Conclusion

We hope you’ve enjoyed this brief tour through the beauty of western Papua. If you’re planning a trip, here are some tips: Get to Sorong by land or sea and make your way overland to Fakfak. It’s worth it!