The beauty of Indonesia is so undeniable. You can easily spot magnificent mountains, lush green tropical forests, to the colorful coral reef, from Sabang to Merauke, the last islands in Indonesia on the west and east sides. So, it’s no wonder a study from the website money.co.uk puts Indonesia as the most beautiful country on top of 49 others. This study is also published in Forbes.
Based on this study, Indonesia has got a score of 7,77 out of 10. As an archipelago, Indonesia has a lot to offer. It’s home to more than 17.000 islands. It’s also home to one of the biggest coral triangles in the world.
You probably only know Indonesia with Bali, but actually, Indonesia has more than that. Indonesia has several popular attractions, like tropical forests on Sumatera which have become the home of the Sumatran Tiger, elephants, and other endemic species. In Kalimantan or Borneo, you can see Orang Utan, Bekantan, and other gorgeous endemic birds in their natural habitat.
Indonesia has been nominated as a part of the UNESCO World Heritage List, for its natural and cultural heritage. UNESCO has nominated Indonesia for its natural beauty and its function as a home for remarkable animals, such as Komodo National Park, Ujung Kulon National Park, etc. You can also be amazed at UNESCO World Cultural Sites that belong to Indonesia, like Borobudur Temple, Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy, Prambanan Temple, and many more.
Indonesia is also a part of the Coral Triangle, it’s located between the Pacific and Indian oceans. It’s recognized as a global center of marine biodiversity. The Coral Triangle is a habitat for 52% of Indo-Pacific reef fishes, 37% of the world’s reef fishes, and also a home for more than 3.000 bony fish. You can spot dolphins, whale sharks, Manta Ray, and many more amazing sea creatures.
You can also feel the untouchable vibes in Indonesia, when you visit Raja Ampat, on the far east side of Indonesia. “Heaven on Earth”, maybe is the perfect line to describe it. Raja Ampat is not only beautiful on the surface, but also under its water. Papua, the mainland of Raja Ampat, is also a home for endemic birds called Cendrawasih or the Bird of Paradise. With all of those beautiful lists of Indonesia, what are you still waiting for? Come and visit Indonesia today!
We’ve attached the list of 50 Most Beautiful Countries In The World below. It’s courtesy of money.co.uk
The 50 Most Beautiful Countries In The World
- Indonesia
- New Zealand
- Colombia
- Tanzania
- Mexico
- Kenya
- India
- France
- Papua New Guinea
- Comoros
- Ecuador
- United States
- Vanuatu
- Japan
- Solomon Islands
- Italy
- Philippines
- Peru
- Australia
- Costa Rica
- Norway
- Argentina
- Grenada
- Malaysia
- Tonga
- Iran
- Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
- Saint Kitts & Nevis
- Chile
- China
- Samoa
- Bolivia
- Nicaragua
- Eritrea
- Jamaica
- Cape Verde
- Greece
- Thailand
- Venezuela
- El Salvador
- Myanmar
- Uganda
- Iceland
- Russia
- Dominican Republic
- Switzerland
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Haiti
- Panama
- Sweden