Komodo Island is the New 7 Wonders of the World

Komodo Island in East remains one of the main finalists of the 28 finalists the New Seven Wonder of Nature (N7W). Determination of winners will be held on 11-11-2011 is through voting. Earlier, President N7W, Bernard Weber, located in Switzerland intends to write off the island of Komodo from the list of finalists.

Thousands of candidates from more than 440 locations and 220 countries for the 7 wonders of nature began nominated on July 7, 2007. Filtered 77 finalists. The number was narrowed to 28 finalists, including Indonesia. The finalists were announced July 21, 2009. Finalists, among others, the Bay of Fundy (Venezuela), Angel Falls (Canada), Black Forest (Germany), Bu Tinah Shoals (United Arab Emirates), Cliffs of Moher (Ireland), the Dead Sea (Palestine, Israel, Jordan), El Yunque (Puerto Rico), Galapagos (Ecuador), Grand Canyon (United States), Halong Bay (Vietnam), etc..

This determination is the end of the debate between New 7 Wonders committee with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Indonesia. Previously the Government of Indonesia intends to host N7W determination. The committee in Switzerland proposed requirement that to be the host, a fee of $ 45 million. Upfront payment of U.S. $ 10 million. Large numbers. Of the government’s tourism promotion budget for this year only amounted to U.S. $ 50 million. Jero Wacik as Minister of Culture and Tourism of Indonesia sent a letter of objection to the large amount and declare it null Indonesia intends to host. New 7 Wonders committee then strike out Indonesia from the list of finalists.

Because the write-off, Minister Jero Wacik threaten to bring the case to court. Finally N7W revoke deletion. But they no longer include Indonesia as a member of the organizing committee.

Komodo island famous since many years ago as a habitat for native animals Komodo. This island is one of the group of islands in the Komodo National Park in western Flores, West Manggarai regency. In 1986, the Park set a world heritage site by UNESCO.

Travel can be through the Labuan Bajo or by Sape on Sumbawa Island to the east. From Labuan Bajo only 3 hours drive motor boating. Komodo dragons have long lived on the island of Komodo, Padar and Rinca Island. In the vicinity of the island, visitors can see the scenery under the sea around Komodo National Park.

Due to some problems that have been described above, we as the people of Indonesia have doubts if the island of Komodo lost support. So a few friends who joined in the Indonesian Blogger Community agreed to provide support to Komodo Island by holding a blog contest with the topic of Komodo Island is the New 7 Wonders of the World. We hope with this effort, Komodo Island could be one of the new wonders of the world.

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