Papua is the largest
province of Indonesia. It lies south of the equator and it is known as a
naturalist’s paradise.
Papua is predominantly
mountainous. The Maoke Mountains run from west to east and contain the
province’s highest peak, Puncak Jaya (5,03 m/16,503 ft), which is also the
highest peak in Indonesia. The beauty of Puncak Jaya has amazed lots of
climbers. Once in a while it shows them all of its beauty, only to be covered
in the veil of mist a minute later.
Papua is also known for its
amazing forest fauna. Animal life in the province includes many species of
marsupials such as tree-kangaroos, wallabies, possums, and cuscuses. There are
more than 200 species of frogs and as many as 100,000 species of insects,
including many beetles and spiders. Papua is especially noted for its flying
fauna. Birdwing butterflies are found in many areas, and more than 600 species
of birds have been identified, including the brush turkey, the bowerbird, the
cassowary, and the spectacular birds of paradise.
Indeed, Papua is a province of
outstanding, natural interest and beauty.
(Adapted
from: Microsoft ®Encarta ®2006)
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