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Acknowledgment from the Ministry of Tourism

ndonesia is an archipelagic country To support the promotion of Indonesia’s
with more than 17,500 magnificent diverse underwater hidden paradise,
Iislands and its diverse marine resources. including the information about certain
Thousands of small islands in Indonesia are dive sites around the country, we support
still undisturbed along with their natural the making of this diving and snorkeling
beauty. In addition the beautiful land and directory. I do believe this directory can
seascape, Indonesia is also kknown for its provide every passionate traveler with
warm hospitality from hundreds of ethnicity, comprehensive information on diving
speaking different languages, and upholding and snorkeling as well as related issues in
different cultures from Sabang to Merauke. Indonesia – as such their visit can be easier
and more memorable. Moreover, I also hope
Indonesia’s nature and cuture are the key this directory can inspire those who want
components to fulfill Indonesia’s immense to experience the wonderful adventure in
potential, especially through tourism Indonesian archipelago.
industry. The industry has a contribution
that is instrumental to the national income Last but not least, allow me to take
– and it has continuously developed and this opportunity to express our sincere
improved the local livelihoods. appreciation to the Marine Tourism
Development Acceleration Team, author,
Located on the world’s coral triangle makes the editor, the contributors, and everyone
Indonesia’s diving tourism destination not who have extended their passionate
only extraordinary but also challenging to supports and true collaborative efforts, and
divers all over the world. Indonesian water is made this directory into realization.
home to more than 75 percent of the world’s
coral species and over 3,000 species of fish, Let’s explore the hidden paradise of
some of which are found nowhere else in Wonderful Indonesia!
the world’s reef system. Today, Indonesia
welcomes divers to its more than 50 diving Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of
destinations and 1,500 of diving spots. With Indonesia
these riches, it can be said that Indonesia Director of Nature and Man-Made Tourism
is the best one-stop diving destination in Development
the world with the abundance of natural
resources, especially marine life. Alexander Reyaan

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