The Charm of Dieng

2010
06.20

Geographical

Dieng Plateau is a plateau which is the second highest in the world after Nepal, and the largest on the island of Java. Dieng is located at the geographic position 7 ’12′ South latitude and 109 ’54′ East Longitude, located at an altitude of 6802 feet or 2093 m above sea level. The average air temperature of 15 C, in July-August, the temperature drops to below 0 C.


In the administrative area is divided menjdai Dieng two areas namely, Regions Dieng Kulon (West Dieng) located in the District and Regions Banjarnegara Wetan Dieng (Dieng East) located in the territory of Wonosobo regency, Central Java Province. Dieng Plateau region is a complex volcano with a cone-cone consists of Bhishma, Seroja, Binem, Pangonan Merdada, Pagerkandang, Telogo Dringo, Pakuwaja, Kendil. Turmeric and Prambanan. Fumarola field consists of Crater Sikidang, craters Beetle, craters Sibanteng, Upas Crater, Telogo Continue, Crater Pagerkandang, Sipandu Crater, craters and crater Sileri Siglagah.

Geology

Dieng Plateau is a plateu that occur because of the devastating eruption of a volcano. Thus samapai geologic conditions are still relatively unstable even geraka common-ground movement. Some evidence shows the things mentioned above is, the loss event Legetan Village, terpotongnya road between Banjarnegara Karangkobar and Sukoharjo Ngadirejo or soil cracks that emits toxic gases such as Sinila events.

Hydrology

Dieng Plateau area in the fountain there, which is upstream from the time the source of Bhishma Serayu with Lukar which is upstream of the times with water resources dati Write the foot of Mount Boat Water sources in the Dieng Plateau Regions used by residents around the area of agricultural irrigation utuk.

Man and Nature

Human Resources (population) in the Dieng Plateau Regions berjurnlah area of 1,562,004 people occupying an area of 1027.21 ± KM. Most of the population consists of Dieng Plateau Regions of Interest lawa Mountains, which in general are embracing Islam agarna the submissive and obedient.

Nevertheless, they are not closed to the influence of modernization of daily life, only they’re still reluctant to let go of traditional ways of life as in traditional event Perkawinanan and circumcision. The astronomical position of being there at about 7.20 º south latitude and 109.92 º East longitude and at an altitude of ± 2.095m altitude dpa. Maybe if it could be included in Google Earth Latitude: -7.20 and Longitude: +109.92.

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Limboto Grandeur Tower

2010
06.19


Grandeur Tower is located in the heart of the capital Limboto Gorontalo district, District Limboto. It is located right at the highway intersection trans Limboto (Jl. Jend. Sudirman) and Jl. Cokroaminoto with the height reached 65 meters. For those who visited the province of Gorontalo, the tower was immediately apparent when the aircraft will be landing at the airport Jalaluddin Isimu. As Paris entered a major city in the State of France, you will be enchanted by the elegance of this tower. Briefly the shape similar to the Eiffel Tower. Grandeur Tower was inaugurated by Vice President Megawati era, Dr. Hamzah Haz, on Saturday, September 20, 2003. The name of the tower was determined based on SK Bupati Gorontalo No. 717 of 2003 dated 18 September 2003 which was approved by the DPRD Gorontalo.

Grandeur Tower consists of five floors, with details from the bottom to the top of the tower as follows:
I = 446.56 m2 floor height of 10 meters, the auditorium 199.3 m2, 212.38 m2 hall, with capacity of 200 people, designed to place the meeting.
Second Floor = 352.25 m2, 14 meters high, capacity 120 people, was designed as a restaurant and a place to relax.
Level III = 157.3 m2, 30 meters high, capacity 40, dirancanakan as a souvenir sales (gift shop) gorontalo typical souvenir.
Level IV = 96.96 m2, 39 meters high, with a capacity of 20 people
Level V = 31.36 m2, 58 meters high, capacity 10 people

65-high spire of the mosque dome-shaped, 21 meters width foot saplings. To achieve greatness in the top of the tower, using two alternative roads, the first of the two climbed up the stairs and elevator. The tower is equipped with two floodlight with a range of 70 km respectively. So that at night the lights can be seen from the center of Gorontalo Capital
Grandeur Tower viewed from the location of the Garden City Tower Grandeur LimbotoDi there are inscriptions name the name of the Prime Tower Visitor Greatness in immortalized. Name names are mostly businessmen who provide assistance gorontalo USD 50 million during the inauguration of the tower. Entrepreneur entrepreneurs are:
1. H. Abdullah Alkatiri, S.H.
2. H. Zainuddin Hassan, M.B.A.
3. H. Jonah Syamsur
4. Drs. H. Habibie Rusli
5. Great Mozin, S.H.
6. Drs. H. Isa Hamzah, S.H.
7. H. Kono Roem
8. Dr. Ir. Moh. Revodi A.
9. Ir. H. Hamid Kuna
10.H. Rahmat Gobel
11.H. Dahlan Young


Access to the tower location is very easy, tourists who come, whether to use air transport services (Gorontalo Jalaluddin Airport), land transport services (bus traffic Sulawesi) and those that use sea transport services (through the port Orchid Kwandang District, Gorontalo North) can see the direct if the tower toward the capital of the province of Gorontalo. From the top of the tower visitors can see the majesty of the scenery around Gorontalo.

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Travelling to The Karimun Java

2010
06.18



Karimun Java language that is derived from the meaning kremun blurred or vague. Given that name because the islands loomed from Java, which caused the location is quite far from the island of Java. To achieve karimunjawa takes about four to six hours from the mainland island of Java using Motor Ship Fast from Semarang or Jepara. It feels, fits with the name, because it takes a long time to arrive on the island.

Karimun Islands, a haven from the divers (diver). You can do various activities in the crystal clear water. Swimming, diving (diving), or snorkeling will be fun.

Beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish in the sea will be an attraction to frolic in the water. Sea water in karimunjawa very clear and transparent, so you can clearly see the bottom of the sea. For those of you who like fishing, you can also do it in a few islands of Karimun.

To visit the islands in Karimun, you can use a fishing boat. The time required is not too old to visit several islands at once because it is situated not far apart. There is also equipped with a glass boat at the bottom of the boat (glass bottom boat) are suitable for you who do not want to dive but want to still be able to see the coral reefs or fish in the sea water.

Karimunjawa since 2001 has the official name of the National Park karimunjawa. Karimun National Park consists of a small cluster of 27 islands with five fruits that have been populated island in this archipelago.

The island has a population of Genting Island, Kemujan Island, Karimun Island, Mosquito Island, and Island Parang. Most of the island there has beaches with white sand.

The islands are a favorite for tourists to visit because of its natural beauty, among others, Menjangan Besar Island, Menjangan Small, Small Pines, and Tanjung Gelam. Let’s visit the islands one by one!

Menjangan Besar Island
On the island there are large captive sharks. You can test the courage to go into their breeding pond and swim with these sharks. No need to fear, because the sharks are here quite tame and friendly with humans.

Small Menjangan Island
Small Menjangan Island deserves a visit because in the waters around these islands there are many colorful little fish are beautiful. The island has beaches and beautiful sea floor with clear water. The island is suitable for you who want to try snorkeling.

Island Pines Island Pines Small and Large
On both islands there are many pine trees that may be the basis of the names of the island. Another unique thing is the existence of the mainland beaches with white sand that jutted into the sea.

Cape Island Gelam
Tanjung Gelam Island is a beautiful island with white sand and sea water is bluish green.

To reach karimunjawa, you can use some alternative options below:

Quick ship from Semarang
From Semarang, you can go through the Port of Tanjung Emas karimunjawa using fast ships. Travel from Semarang to karimunjawa approximately four hours to six hours if the weather is bad.
Ships from Jepara
If you choose to go to karimunjawa from Jepara, you can through the Port of Kartini. You can choose to use a fast boat, or also use a slow and expensive ships from Jepara. Travel from Jepara to karimunjawa approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
Plane
In addition, for you who have enough funds, there was a small plane at the airport in Semarang Ahmad Yani Airport, can be rented on the island of Gods Daru Kemujan (one island in karimunjawa). By plane, you can see the beauty karimunjawa from above before landing at the airport in Karimun. Travel by plane about 30 minutes travel time.


Enjoying the beauty of this island and feel the serenity will be a pleasant experience. Encouraged to visit this island in March until October, when the weather is friendly so you can freely explore and enjoy Karimun islands. Enjoy the charm of natural beauty in Karimun.

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