Karimunjawa (in central java, indonesia)

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Publications are islands in the Java Sea are included in the district of Jepara, Central Java. With an area of ​​1500 hectares of land and waters ± 110 000 ± acres, Karimunjawa now developed into a tourist charm Marine Park which began much-loved local and foreign tourists.

Based on the legend that circulated in the islands, the island was discovered by Sunan Muria Karimunjawa (one of religious broadcasters in Indonesia). The legend tells of Sunan Muria are concerned about the mischief his son, Amir Hasan. For the purpose of educating, Sunan Muria then ordered his son to go to an island that seems "kremun-kremun" (escaped) from the summit of Mount Moriah for the child can deepen and develop the science of religion. Because it appears "kremun-kremun" (from Indonesian), then given the name of the island Karimun Island.

ecosystem

Since the date of March 15, 2001, set by the government Karimunjawa Jepara as a National Park. Karimunjawa is home to coral reefs, mangroves, coastal forests, and nearly 400 species of marine fauna, including 242 species of ornamental fish. Some of the rare fauna that berhabitat here is a white chest albatross, hawksbill, and green turtles.

Plants that became the hallmark National Park ie Karimunjawa dewadaru (Crystocalyx macrophyla) found in lowland rain forest.

Waves at Karimunjawa is low and tame, bounded by the coast are mostly fine white sand beaches.

geographical

Karimunjawa located in the North Sea, north of Jepara, Central Java. This archipelago consists of 27 islands:
  1. Inhabited:
  • Karimunjawa
  • Kemujan
  • nyamuk
  • parang
  • genting
     2. Uninhabited:
  • Menjangan Besar
  • Menjangan Kecil
  • Cemara Besar
  • Cemara Kecil
  • Geleyang (30 ha)
  • Burung
  • Bengkoang (92 ha)
  • Kembar (11,2 ha)
  • Katang (2,8 ha)
  • Krakal Besar (2,8 ha)
  • Krakal Kecil (2,8 ha)
  • Sintok
  • Mrican
  • Tengah
  • Pinggir
  • Cilik
  • Gundul
  • Seruni
  • Tambangan
  • Cendekian
  • Kumbang (8,8 ha)
  • Mencawakan (atau Menyawakan).
transportation

The most commonly used for transportation to the Publications is a ship of Semarang and Jepara. From Port of Tanjung Golden, Semarang, Kartini I ships (ships sooner) depart every Saturday from 9 am to return from the Publications Publications and every Sunday afternoon, 2-3 hours long crossing.

From Port Beach Kartini, Jepara there Muria Ships that depart every two days, crossing the old economic ship is + / - 6 hour cruise. need to be considered for expedited ship from the port of Jepara usually depart Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday at 9 am and from Karimunjawa to jepara Wednesday, Friday, Week 8 o'clock. This schedule may change according to the weather or waves in the sea of Java. in case of high waves in the port then the transport will not give permission shipping, and ship departure schedule will change to follow changes in the weather. Ports can also bring jepara Cars and motorcycles for ferried to the Publications.

Air can be taken from Ahmad Yani Airport, Semarang headed god Airport Daru Island Kemujan with Cassa 212 plane leased kind provided by PT. Sea resort Nusa Permai (Kura-Kura Resort). It takes about 30 minutes.

from : wikipedia indonesia
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