10 Indonesian Areas Listed in UNESCO Global Geoparks Network; Govt Pushing to Add Kebumen
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25 April 2024 07:00 WIB
- BelitongGeopark
Belitong Geopark is located in Bangka Belitung. It is unique for its flora and fauna, which are quite rare and can only be found in the Bangka Belitung area, namely the Toman fish and the Kampala fish. The geological condition of Belitong Geopark can be seen from the TOR granites, which formed numerous islets that visitors can visit by boat.
- Ciletuh Geopark
Ciletuh Geopark is an area in West Java that has an alluvial plain. The tourist areas of this geopark are also quite famous, such as the beach which is a favorite of world surfers, Ancient Park, Awang Waterfall, and Panenjoan Hill.
- Mount Sewu Geopark
Gunung Sewu Geopark in Yogyakarta is located in three different regions: Gunung Kidul, Wonogiri and Pacitan. The geological collection owned by this geopark is also quite extensive, with cultural heritage dating back to the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras.
- Rinjani Lombok Geopark
Located in West Nusa Tenggara, Rinjani Lombok Geopark is rich in endemic flora and fauna. Parts of the geopark cover half of the island of Lombok, including Mataram City, West Lombok Regency, North Lombok Regency to East Lombok Regency. The vast size of Rinjani Lombok Geopark allows it to have a wide variety of regions and cultures.
- Toba Caldera Geopark
The Toba Caldera Geopark in North Sumatra has a unique reason for being recognized by the UGG. The area is considered to have a developing creative economic environment and good tourism facilities. In addition, this geopark is home to majestic sceneries and stunning biodiversity.
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