Ujung Kulon National Park
Overview
This national park, located in the extreme south-western tip of Java on the Sunda shelf, includes the Ujung Kulon peninsula and several offshore islands and encompasses the natural reserve of Krakatoa. In addition to its natural beauty and geological interest – particularly for the study of inland volcanoes – it contains the largest remaining area of lowland rainforests in the Java plain. Several species of endangered plants and animals can be found there, the Javan rhinoceros being the most seriously under threat.
About Ujung Kulon National Park
Ujung Kulon National Park is a national park at the westernmost tip of Java, located in Sumur District of Pandeglang Regency, part of Banten province in Indonesia. It once included the volcanic island group of Krakatoa in Lampung province, although current maps has suggested the Krakatoa island group as its own protected area, the Pulau Anak Krakatau Marine Nature Reserve.
Read more on WikipediaSelection Criteria
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Components(5 locations)
- •Peucang Island608-004
- •Panaitan Island608-003
- •Honje Nature Reserve608-002
- •Ujung Kulon peninsula608-001
- •Krakatau Nature Reserve608-005
Details
- Countries
- Indonesia
- ISO Codes
- ID
- Area
- 78,525 ha
- Coordinates
- -6.7500, 105.3333
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