The Charecteristics of Raja Ampat

1. Mountains

1.1. Mountains are spread across the archipelago all ranging in size and height significantly

1.1.1. Physical

2. Islands

2.1. The islands have shaped the rolling Hills of the Peak

2.1.1. Physical

3. Mangrove Flats

3.1. Long groups of shrubs or small tree that grows in coastal saline or brackish water cover the islands

3.1.1. Physical

4. Marine Animal Life

4.1. Many animals inhabit the realms of Raja Ampat and call it home, ranging from large whales and sharks to the smallest of fish

4.1.1. Physical

5. Canoes/Boats

5.1. There are many canoes and boats inhabiting the seas of Raja Ampat, which are mainly designed to get tourists around from island to island

5.1.1. Human

6. Religion

6.1. Whilst,the main religion followed is Christianity, south Raja Ampat predominantly follows Islamic beliefs – however both sets of religions live harmoniously together

6.1.1. Human

7. Tourism

7.1. Raja Ampat is undoubtedly a hot spot for tourists all over the world, and attracts a lot of people on a daily basis

7.1.1. Human

8. Political System

8.1. As it is in Indonesia, Raja Ampat follows Indonesian political system which is a republican republic, and the Indonesian Republic is a federal state in which the authorities are concentrated in the hands of the central government

8.1.1. Human

9. Archipelago

9.1. Raja Ampat is a large extensive group of islands

9.1.1. Physical

10. Blue Water Drop Offs

10.1. The many blue water drop offs are definitely visible, and add a calm/serene feeling to the atmosphere

10.1.1. Physical

11. Delicate Fringing Coral Reefs

11.1. Underneath the ocean is a vast array of multicolored coral reefs, all swarming with a plethora of coral and marine life

11.1.1. Physical

12. Rain Forests/Jungles

12.1. Raja Ampat is extremely tropical and is decorated with many lush rain forests and jungles

12.1.1. Physical

13. Language Patterns

13.1. There are many different languages spoken in Raja Ampat, all ranging from island to island. Some examples are : Biak, Misool language, Matbat, Batanta, Ambel and so forth. Some languages are named after islands, such as Batanta and Misool language.

13.1.1. Human

14. Man Made Trails

14.1. Within all of the rain forests, are trails made by the locals in order to help all tourists explore and find their way around all the islands and rain forests

14.1.1. Human

15. Raja Ampat is undoubtedly a hot spot for tourists all over the world, and attracts a lot of people on a daily basis

15.1. On the islands there are many small huts made by the residents/inhabitants of the area

15.1.1. Human