Halmahera Island; Area Marine Paradise
A isolated island - Halmahera, also called Gilolo or Jailolo, is the largest island in the Maluku, with a shape like the letter K looks like a miniature Sulawesi. With white sandy beaches, unspoiled forests and mountain Mamuya elegant in the distance, the island offers stunning views.
During the 15th century and into the 16, Halmahera largely under the control of the sultanate of Ternate. In the mid-16th century, the island became a place of Jesus Portuguese missionaries, the most famous of which is St.Fransiskus Xavier (known as St.Franciscus Xavier). Muslim countries Ternate and Halmahera refused and managed to push the mission much of the island in 1571. But his influence is still visible to this day, half of the population are Muslim and half Christian.
In the seventeenth century, Ternate began developing his territory to Morotai by repeatedly forcing most residents to migrate from the island.
In addition, the area known as the marine paradise, inherited cultural values of indigenous and local wisdom that still exist until today. The persistence of cultural authenticity in Halmahera, is a cultural attraction that is very precious and rare in the meet. For adventure lovers, Halmahera also provides a space tourist attractions or natural flora and fauna that can be an oasis for lovers of adventure to see the island of Halmahera endemic birds typical, such as Angel Bird, Bird hornbills, Nuri, and White-crested Cockatoo.
It was not perfect during a visit to Halmahera, if not spoil a long look at the painting of the underwater Halmahera is amazing, because it has beautiful coral reefs, marine animals are rare and unique.
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