Kofiau Island the Attractions Raja Ampat Indonesia

Kofiau Islands is one of the attractions in the Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua. Kofiau Islands are formed more or less of the circuit 32 bulah islands including the Big Island (Sub Bakken) and cluster Rew (Boo Island.) On the island that was once the royal colony of Ternate, the saved one tribe civilization sea in Indonesia. Kofiau is an island civilization that holds one of the tribe of sea in Indonesia. Before the 18th century, Kofiau into the Kingdom colony area of ​​Ternate. Local legend called the origin of the word Kofiau of the story of King Jailolo cap left on this great island. As for the tribes that inhabit Betew island. Tribe of nomads from the northern island of Waigeo or Kofiau which is only 60 miles. Since the 19th century, tribes have inhabited the island Betew Kofiau and mingle with the settlers from the island of Biak. And until now, the sea like will never be separated from the rope Betew tribal life. They really inhabit the beach. And take the fish only to the degree necessary to meet the needs of day-to-hari.Perairan Kofiau clearly have an abundance of biological wealth.

Kofiau Area is located in the township in the three major islands, namely Deer, Dibalal and Tolobi located in the northern constellation the Big Island. Kofiau Betew already inhabited by the tribe since the 19th century and mingled with the tribes and settlers from the island of Biak Island Waigeo which is only 60 miles from Kofiau. for the tribe Betew, the sea is their main source of livelihood. They live on the shoreline and take fish only to the degree necessary to meet daily needs. Administratively, Kofiau has become seuah districts in the District of Raja Ampat.

According to local folklore, a name derived from the word Kofiau kopia. It is said that the story, the ancient kingdom during the reign of Jailolo, the king went to the area Jailolo pulu stopover in thought and in situ, kopia the king left behind. The incident left a very historic kopia are recorded by the king Waigama that "Kopia" (Kofiau) can be interpreted as the "forgotten"

Haven (thinking) that lies between the island and Dibalal Tolobi is then given the name Jailolo. There are two islands called Pulau Jailolo Jailolo Jailolo Small and large. While the entire group of islands is then called Kofiau

For bird lovers, Kofiau Island is a habitat for two bird species are endemic or Cekakak Kofiau Pita Paradise Kingfisher Kofiau (Tanysiptera ellioti) and Kofiau or kehicap Kofiau Monarch (Monarcha Julianae) which can only be found on this island. And the natural beauty found on this island is the most exciting thing and make this very crowded island visitors.

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