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Thousand Islands is an archipelago located in the north of Jakarta, just across the bay. Thousand Islands name does not mean that the islands in the group kepualaun thousand, the number of the island is only 342 islands, including the islands of coral sand and vegetation or not. Sand islands and coral reefs themselves amounted to 158 Not all islands are in the group of islands inhabited thousand people included. Like many other islands in Indonesia, most of the islands in the Thousand Islands are uninhabited. Thousand Islands group, which has the potential for the development of a variety of small industries such as mining, fishing and tourism are the most important.To preserve the environment and the ecological balance, the government of the archipelago divided into three areas:The first zone, reserved for the exploitation of natural resources. Wealth accessed and used solely for the benefit of the industry. For example, dead coral reefs for the benefit or other terrazzo tile industry are exploited.The second area has been subject to the islands for national parks or nature tourism destination.The third zone, since the protected area defined cagaralam.The Thousand Islands has a population of about 20,000, which occupies 11 islands, namely: P. Coco, P. Kelapa Dua, P. baking, P. Hope, P. Scouts, P. Tidung, PP Big, big umbrella, P. Pari, P. Fortunately, Java, P. Large Lancong P. Sebira. The island is inhabited by many as the Coconut Iceland, Iceland Scout, and the island works. The majority of the population is Muslim and the Thousand Islands in general ethnic Betawi, Bugis, Banten and Madura.Transport tourists from the tourist harbor Marina Ancol, Jakarta speedboat service owned or worked with the owners of Holiday Island. Travel time from the tourist harbor Marina Ancol to the islands are a popular tourist destination is to be used depends on the weather conditions at a distance and speed boats. The departure of the boat at the Marina Ancol resort islands are usually around 8:00 in the morning or 09:00 clock and the return of the islands to the station Marina Ancol at 13:30 or 14:00 clock clock after the holiday island destination. Public transport is called in Marina Ancol available by ferry from the government of the District Thousand Islands Transjakarta Dolphins and grouper operated. TransJakarta lasted dolphin with 3 to 3.5 hours, while only 1.5 hours Kerapau. However not all the time, the mere operation. But unfortunately now Transjakarta grouper and dolphins are no longer in operation.Here is a list of the islands of the archipelago became a thousand islands resort

Island called Island Goda Cipir or Kuipir Island. This island is one of the islands in the village Untung Java, which has been laid out for the purpose of tourism. In this island there is a relic of history, a fort built by the Dutch in VOC era. Here there are sources of fresh water clear and clean. Journey to heaven island can be reached by motor boat that had been prepared to navigate the route to Marina Beach, Ancol, to the island of heaven, leave and go home.

Pabelokan Island is the only one in the Thousand Islands at any time busy with business activities. Here are office buildings, dormitories, docks, power station, water purification and helicopter pad (helipad). The island is by a kind of base camp Pertamina made​​, or offshore oil base that has various support facilities. In 1970, oil was found off the coast of this island. Now, anjungannya been prepared to supply oil to the tanker with a computerized system. This Pabelokan Island tebuat cluster of coral with an area of approximately 27 hectares.

Manado ethnic style floating cottage is typical of the nearby resort island of Marina Ancol (20 minutes by speedboat). In this island there are ruins of a Dutch fort called Martello Tower. This island is also called Island Hospital. Adjacent to the island of Paradise. It was only a few square kilometers and to surround it by foot only takes a half hour. In this island there is a Portuguese heritage, a fort made ​​in the 17th century. This island, in the Dutch, serve as a quarantine island. To get to this island only takes about 30-45 minutes by motor boat that regularly ply the route to and from the coast of Marina Angel Island. In front of this island are Onrust Island

Onrust island called Ship Island. Onrust in Dutch means quiet, or violent, perhaps because the island had been a struggle between the Dutch, English and Portuguese. It was only 12Ha but keeps the story long history. Onrust Island has been known since 1618, when the Netherlands making it an important base. According to the master of the ship Endeavour, Captain James T. Cook who stopped at Onrust in 1770, on the island there are sawmills and Dutch fortress. The British Army had invaded the island on November 8, 1800 and burned down all the buildings. In 1803, the Dutch managed to rebuild all that devastated England. In 1810, British troops attacked the island again and destroy all the buildings Netherlands. However, the Dutch rebuilt even more complete with a port made ​​of concrete. The island was then growing in importance as a bustling port. Its role as a port began to recede when the 1883 Tanjung Priok replace function. Then, in 1911, converted Onrust Island as a prison and post quarantine leprosy. When war broke out between Germany and the Netherlands in 1939, the Dutch used the island as a place of exile prisoners. Now, Onrust Island, as well Cipir Island, Angel Island, Island and Island Kelor Edam, made ​​by the Government of Indonesia as a regional Antiquities Thousand Islands Wildlife Refuge.

Damar Edam Island or Big Island, by people in Jakarta is also known as Monkey Island. It's not far from Tanjung Priok. On this island stands erect a lighthouse called Vast Licht, as high as 65 meters. This lighthouse, according to historical records, built in 1879 with permission from ZM King Willem II.

Kelor Island is located adjacent to Onrust Island and Angel Island. The distance to Ancol beach about 1.8 miles or one hour boat cruise. In this island there is the Dutch form of shipbuilding and VOC fortress built to face the Portuguese attack in the 17th century. Here also there is grave or Sevent Provincien Seven Ships and crew are Indonesian nation to rebel and eventually died at the hands of the Dutch.

Hair Island is also known as the Kingdom of Bird Island. The extent of 45 hectares. The island is covered with lush mangrove forests and coral reefs are very beautiful. The Dutch call this island the name Nidelberg. In ordinary circumstances, estimated at 20,000 birds living on the island. In March and September, the number was increased to up to 50,000 birds. The birds were thought to come from Australia. Bird Island Government is determined as a bird sanctuary, while the nearby Bokor Island identified as marine sanctuaries. Bird Island is located in the west of Jakarta.

Pulau Ayer dubbed as the Pearl Islands. The extent of less than ten acres, adjacent to the Marina Beach, Ancol and can be reached within 30 minutes by boat. The island is welcoming visitors since 1950. Even during his lifetime, former President Sukarno made Ayer's Island as a resting place. Former President Sukarno had also invited former President Tito of Yugoslavia and the former UN Secretary General, U Nu, a visit to this island. Cottage floating on the water with ethnic style is the pride of the resort island of Papua, which is only 14 km (30 minutes) from Marina Ancol. In this island also features a cottage which is located on the beach, fishing facilities at night, jet skiing and banana boat. This island is one of the islands in the Thousand Islands that have a source of fresh water.

Both the island is famous as an ideal place for diving and snorkeling. The island is located about 2 hours from Marina Ancol was formerly known as the Ghost Island. Pantara island development ever undertaken by a Japanese airline. Cottages with walls shaped large glass windows providing views to the outside cottage which is not blocked. On the island is a swimming pool and water sports facilities such as jet skiing, windsurfing and banana boat.

Sepa Island has white sand beaches, clear seawater, and a sloping beach. Pulai is a training ground for novice divers dive for open water certificate. The island is located about a half hour from Marina Ancol is renowned as the ideal place for swimming, diving, snorkeling, or fishing. In this island available water sports facilities and diving equipment rental. Sepa Island is a breeding center Hawksbill (Eretnochelys imbricata) mouth shape resembles a bird's beak. P. Sepa has no source of fresh water available in the bathroom cottage is brackish water.

Island Princess is located just north of the Thousand Islands. Because of the distance from Jakarta, more practical people achieve it by using aircraft. From Kemayoran, conducted flight to Long Island near the Island Princess. From Long Island, followed by a boat trip to the Island Princess. Location of Island Princess isolated and aloof from the other islands. Beautiful white sandy beaches. On the Island Princess are ornamental aquarium fish, underwater aquarium, tennis courts, and a lizard in a mini zoo. The location of this island is quite far from Jakarta made the sea around the island is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and diving.