Komodo National Park Goes to Final
Jakarta - As an Indonesian, we should be proud of our beautiful natural sceneries. On July 21 2009 at 12:07 GMT (19:07 WIB), New 7 Wonders Foundation, has announced Komodo National Park (Ind: Taman Nasional Komodo) as one of 28 finalists eligible to proceed to the final stage (Stage III). Indonesian people are expected to support as much as possible so that the Komodo National Park in Flores, Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, could be one of the seven wonders of the world.
Indonesia’s Komodo National Park includes the three larger islands Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as numerous smaller ones, for a total area of 1,817 square kilometers (603 square kilometers of it land). The national park was founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon. Later, it was also dedicated to protecting other species, including marine animals. The islands of the national park are of volcanic origin.
So...what are you waiting for? It's time to do something for this beloved country and show to the world the real India.
There are two ways for those of you who would like to vote. First is by voting directly through the online website New 7 Wonders. The second way is through International telephone (SLI) by dialing 41 77 312 4041. After the message is complete and you hear a "beep" sound, press the code 7717 to select the Komodo National Park.
Support Komodo National Park .. Support our Indonesia!