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Wakatobi - UNESCO Biosphere Marine Reserve

Wakatobi Marine Park (Photo: @PIDII.info)

Wangi-Wangi island as part of Wakatobi Special Region (Photo: @Wisata Sulawesi Tenggara)

Wakatobi - UNESCO Biosphere Marine Reserve

If you are a water sport lover, or you would really like to have a look at how is life going under the sea, then you cannot miss this wonderful underwater tour in Wakatobi. Wakatobi is the acronym of several islands: Wangi-wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia, dan Binongko. Wakatobi National Park is Marine paradise where you can find numerous nautical creatures, such as the Napoleon Fish and beautiful reefs. Possessing rich natural resources, coastal forests and Marine Park, Wakatobi was designated as UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2012 and as Indonesian Special Economic Zone for Tourism since 2015. 

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Wakatobi - UNESCO Biosphere Marine Reserve

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